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 410205 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 410237 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 410185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-27 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x730c1c0a66a37464f92d089ae4940c4ee4638e8c9a121fdc19f7a969c7abb0f6Block Operator
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