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 403451 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 403483 epoch_slot_no: 14683 block_no: 403431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-26 07:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb28baa3273a4ca6e149869e820bbc725bbf7cb43f2fed79f82c813f642af7cb1Block Operator
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