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 410085 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 410117 epoch_slot_no: 21317 block_no: 410065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-27 20:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79d90bd718e1a331d4e8a93e30f1b5bad59f759d3e22ca78822409846bcfd1c2Block Operator
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