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 409182 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 409214 epoch_slot_no: 20414 block_no: 409162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1917 time: 2017-12-27 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf3875543704014b49d90df74581d6b1b45ed2aaab49d551834034a027d48daaBlock Operator
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