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 410654 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 410685 epoch_slot_no: 285 block_no: 410633 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2107 time: 2017-12-27 23:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4deaec9f6f4d1adce863aa3599c6802a5fdf20dfa69527c77665f368a31232d2Block Operator
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