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 409051 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 409083 epoch_slot_no: 20283 block_no: 409031 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3362 time: 2017-12-27 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea0ee8c9666eed91af45e5f0b23a6743da03585b93d500a878c602b11494024dBlock Operator
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