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 406041 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 406073 epoch_slot_no: 17273 block_no: 406021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36440cbf5de785700cce7ec0c6eac8e26d252cf8d1563a2954e7a66cf12309d7Block Operator
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