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 410281 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 410313 epoch_slot_no: 21513 block_no: 410261 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2449 time: 2017-12-27 21:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2ae62bd7a4f58ecb7247f6cc1777531c9193f22b7f641219c73a10f2ae04b3dBlock Operator
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