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 406587 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 406619 epoch_slot_no: 17819 block_no: 406567 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-27 00:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14b94ebe4ece5fad7f25622658c5bbb1fdf28990e2e3dd19eab2c53ca02ee28dBlock Operator
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