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 410168 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 410200 epoch_slot_no: 21400 block_no: 410148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-27 20:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b318dbe03d3dfc392c9f30dd3b2cc70c757da053332e7840d1e1b6f9ff1c3fbBlock Operator
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