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 408346 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 408378 epoch_slot_no: 19578 block_no: 408326 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-27 10:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3adc93b4dab947fed86e4a2d0647359df157d5f73ccf9e39f2c53a76cc3e2401Block Operator
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