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 409172 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 409204 epoch_slot_no: 20404 block_no: 409152 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1920 time: 2017-12-27 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83c48225aa4b752e8cd7ffff7fb4d0db4aaa39682a7101f6d3e6bdaa6e4d96c4Block Operator
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