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 406800 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 406832 epoch_slot_no: 18032 block_no: 406780 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1021 time: 2017-12-27 01:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70b6b8d5619a080742d4b29d7bbeb30b039f1cb7a9e744668b4765a2cc322afcBlock Operator
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