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 408783 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 408815 epoch_slot_no: 20015 block_no: 408763 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-27 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x874d802bc871c8905f8171e693987074ce1770a1ac83fa4b2ae271bc1f3b042dBlock Operator
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