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 408040 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 408072 epoch_slot_no: 19272 block_no: 408020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3176 time: 2017-12-27 08:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a26dad29a9bcdb72dea1942b8696eb87c03a8ce65b61772c35318e9f6839d34Block Operator
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