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 403079 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 403111 epoch_slot_no: 14311 block_no: 403059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1532 time: 2017-12-26 05:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd738e2dddee1224ddb7bf0a50c798cbb3e746f1693a4432f2b1329445935de1fBlock Operator
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