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 400609 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 400641 epoch_slot_no: 11841 block_no: 400589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-25 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab174810966c10c03294637c88a7feef534e950d44f4e4233e7808e1fdaf97f3Block Operator
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