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 399716 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 399748 epoch_slot_no: 10948 block_no: 399696 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-25 10:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69ba51413d40517df795e30b6a31f10b041749679a84d7dbc4149c5c1f24aa09Block Operator
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