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 403301 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 403333 epoch_slot_no: 14533 block_no: 403281 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-26 06:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80fadfc4bd82e5a535ddb5029f250fff0124a0028003c000ef8c1aa62d21a1a2Block Operator
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