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 409963 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 409995 epoch_slot_no: 21195 block_no: 409943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-27 19:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fb8feca3e3696d6b69968f76cade9ca77ab3b473fceecdd41639d6fb1da242eBlock Operator
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