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 410761 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 410792 epoch_slot_no: 392 block_no: 410740 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1750 time: 2017-12-27 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cc9547db4cb8fabd6456c623f56a2c86c0dea2ee7ddf0ed2a9ef086d71ff5abBlock Operator
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