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 409581 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 409613 epoch_slot_no: 20813 block_no: 409561 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-27 17:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90214d2f066fdb0610a51596f3a445ae13f6fb36f88c895a416ae0d49659ca21Block Operator
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