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 401582 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 401614 epoch_slot_no: 12814 block_no: 401562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-25 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e06e8f78d738c33ee06bc717af3282f2ae73599f95e5bb11a005309c365de46Block Operator
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