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 400658 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 400690 epoch_slot_no: 11890 block_no: 400638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2282 time: 2017-12-25 15:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f9e29c6e5f75ae058ce0b7e7b453949812b875ed03bc71f2cf99d90ed4bed14Block Operator
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