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 406518 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 406550 epoch_slot_no: 17750 block_no: 406498 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-27 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd429e6b66c8623897043ba9013109c49e41feee327171f56933bc2e6dec4eebBlock Operator
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