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 406947 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 406979 epoch_slot_no: 18179 block_no: 406927 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-27 02:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fa0b25676dd4918a99dd53bfc85cfc2bfba88330c6f8a80a94292148071261dBlock Operator
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