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 410556 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 410587 epoch_slot_no: 187 block_no: 410535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1384 time: 2017-12-27 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeea8b7af69f5e197a190cd0ae1cc799472245a140d772f43a0c2c15df7583b42Block Operator
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