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 410560 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 410591 epoch_slot_no: 191 block_no: 410539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1741 time: 2017-12-27 22:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e52a8851e2f3c6d80fcaa92bb9e15ee42a6a612c886c816439515a48d4fa4e8Block Operator
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