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 406350 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 406382 epoch_slot_no: 17582 block_no: 406330 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1567 time: 2017-12-26 23:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb13358006323b4fa8cad1b5d4f290888e477d82ce35826217a29d8259ab89326Block Operator
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