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 410631 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 410662 epoch_slot_no: 262 block_no: 410610 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-27 23:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbdf29e7dd53f9c0bff9f632d78dfd4ef2a4c3d7c43d6f5b60987bba3d39349cBlock Operator
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