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 406257 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 406289 epoch_slot_no: 17489 block_no: 406237 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-26 22:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb344a1cdfa70d2e948ffdd02d6956cf2456c0214e12c1980b5dc59cace91d5a5Block Operator
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