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 410604 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 410635 epoch_slot_no: 235 block_no: 410583 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1208 time: 2017-12-27 23:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8d03a725c97f8c83984c4f62f4d1441f76a2acc9e002789b7c0c74e518144f1Block Operator
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