A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 405985 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 406017 epoch_slot_no: 17217 block_no: 405965 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 21:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9206f4593f898e2edce218f20bff38984b2853157afef855b444cd4188fae5c9Block Operator
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