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 403224 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 403256 epoch_slot_no: 14456 block_no: 403204 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1702 time: 2017-12-26 06:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd37fc73118ea204ab6820450622ac2aee55eeecb026294e42cc961a0964adb8eBlock Operator
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