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 406704 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 406736 epoch_slot_no: 17936 block_no: 406684 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-27 01:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae585b1cf8f95f469164faace752ac57b93d5392a82b46af74da910d3aba5dbeBlock Operator
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