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 408276 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 408308 epoch_slot_no: 19508 block_no: 408256 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-27 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x497666dc61047639bfba4bde1386942096d0a3872437b8ee44d88528b8f06c94Block Operator
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