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 408018 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 408050 epoch_slot_no: 19250 block_no: 407998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-27 08:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde84ef0dc003dd52918e7c5472578a9f7328f4f29a759988b9074e11421f7e30Block Operator
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