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 399871 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 399903 epoch_slot_no: 11103 block_no: 399851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-25 11:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6472ca944d150c585171e74c83bc696ff1f56e17cea0fc69903cad9d8f82bde6Block Operator
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