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 409496 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 409528 epoch_slot_no: 20728 block_no: 409476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-27 16:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x421566de8355c8d04446f15b19df71faf804d252cc74580a9722560db1596874Block Operator
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