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 409591 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 409623 epoch_slot_no: 20823 block_no: 409571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-27 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0db67e60e1ffd1424803058f123324a94eff262ee22bbeba8f72e0b9738dd7c0Block Operator
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