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 400168 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 400200 epoch_slot_no: 11400 block_no: 400148 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-25 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85e3ee925dd7f25c30e9e6958930a2862a1d04f8eca1c8243b84b408f4b6aab4Block Operator
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