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 399846 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 399878 epoch_slot_no: 11078 block_no: 399826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-25 11:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77946abe6da3df0c19a050f4a714ed97af175a5d804e9a02a3bfcf73f4abe9e6Block Operator
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