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 401486 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 401518 epoch_slot_no: 12718 block_no: 401466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-25 20:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3acaa339b347245bc1565a968f50bdc5c09f3edd923f6ca9723d55a63d324de8Block Operator
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