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 401524 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 401556 epoch_slot_no: 12756 block_no: 401504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1268 time: 2017-12-25 20:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9b4eec08b5abf37a2a4d0379c927b5c35ca76f3bdde08aaa6393940e1747b5dBlock Operator
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