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 407261 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 407293 epoch_slot_no: 18493 block_no: 407241 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-27 04:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x589e91ad63a9a18045de8fb23a0a8f4e87a0a2e6148e20b845e868496483c949Block Operator
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