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 403333 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 403365 epoch_slot_no: 14565 block_no: 403313 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-26 06:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86185bed0bf1a7200cb0968881c8ed918b5d2cb637179198435d5883a53312a6Block Operator
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