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 406144 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 406176 epoch_slot_no: 17376 block_no: 406124 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-26 22:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe20f43db7af88493cf891c5e1bcfcef77c8c8c3be940144962258c7ba723e3b3Block Operator
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