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 401289 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 401321 epoch_slot_no: 12521 block_no: 401269 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-25 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf991a6509221123303da332445e13d93e12cce1468f7b84523f44a55c8b0305Block Operator
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