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 406233 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 406265 epoch_slot_no: 17465 block_no: 406213 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1021 time: 2017-12-26 22:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea1bac5de9acf558e7e8f8f2ce7259f11abf032e68b2d87d29286717e286b19dBlock Operator
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