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 408331 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 408363 epoch_slot_no: 19563 block_no: 408311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-27 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05bcc1d864f1f0c99e8af0ede96195a0392d533bd666be73d16eb943e4542a3cBlock Operator
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