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 408913 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 408945 epoch_slot_no: 20145 block_no: 408893 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-27 13:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57e0c56655bd016c108b03699f1c3754ffef88f4f161388d7e82a44d4b321dc6Block Operator
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