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 400561 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 400593 epoch_slot_no: 11793 block_no: 400541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-25 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe682cf1a712b815f71e422b0504490b2dc99b63c157897bcaec7d91ebc2e1d66Block Operator
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