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 399140 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 399172 epoch_slot_no: 10372 block_no: 399120 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-25 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x240713b465554cd76e453ee71922ae2f8bf6818430b438aa150e75921546565bBlock Operator
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