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 403117 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 403149 epoch_slot_no: 14349 block_no: 403097 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-26 05:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f94be685844c3222d6be644a527bcd46d99b33877aa6356921a6c4955875e93Block Operator
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