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 400005 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 400037 epoch_slot_no: 11237 block_no: 399985 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-25 12:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a21241647915eea2e0a98baf2b2035cf89bdd7b44fe7d64a6132a8e0d1e8780Block Operator
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