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 406460 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 406492 epoch_slot_no: 17692 block_no: 406440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2295 time: 2017-12-27 00:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c660a08e230ea2baaf5cc3c049e752f372a9ba0d7b4b6318a0996eb6eec441bBlock Operator
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