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 409734 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 409766 epoch_slot_no: 20966 block_no: 409714 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-27 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c16f65b698a7474c68f4f4364e87e5e9cb81a5e708360b20619463da5d444e3Block Operator
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