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 401497 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 401529 epoch_slot_no: 12729 block_no: 401477 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-25 20:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e29459ca33e829b4eee554567cc0a2364152d0f14e136233bf606f26d2b9e2eBlock Operator
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