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 410958 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 410989 epoch_slot_no: 589 block_no: 410937 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-28 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef4d4c98c1bee9194a9c9ed4bf03690eb891969ae62ed172197767af48370bbfBlock Operator
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