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 398073 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 398105 epoch_slot_no: 9305 block_no: 398053 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-25 01:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65cda83e07fb34d5831e4a07730fa44be84c8c156f113ee6bea8fd2b6c800148Block Operator
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