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 406487 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 406519 epoch_slot_no: 17719 block_no: 406467 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-27 00:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98039db0e906b82e4c84da2fe390fb07c043a3104b8b1113c3524979e65a04aeBlock Operator
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