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 399965 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 399997 epoch_slot_no: 11197 block_no: 399945 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-25 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73fa96c661d6accfcb680ed06500ae2a8148835546388b816ef48c7c878c6b5aBlock Operator
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