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 400121 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 400153 epoch_slot_no: 11353 block_no: 400101 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-25 12:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x153a1d23285d9870308c84802c32b9c09c89d3535909ceb54207b1c041d1617dBlock Operator
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