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 400109 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 400141 epoch_slot_no: 11341 block_no: 400089 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-25 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa01eaa676d25fc7dbe642d96ea63f8cf3d4b4890fce68f58528cc90b7dd27e8eBlock Operator
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