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 400436 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 400468 epoch_slot_no: 11668 block_no: 400416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-25 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9f9e89999571c11bfb434e5c6a9fdc95e4219bbea10ca6c67aa9ce148f0276cBlock Operator
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