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 408252 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 408284 epoch_slot_no: 19484 block_no: 408232 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-27 09:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dc289ae92ce94656a1edddaa0d288117a3f47ac6c6f0bf97d5a0ee6cffc00b7Block Operator
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