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 403471 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 403503 epoch_slot_no: 14703 block_no: 403451 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-26 07:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3db87c89eac387686e5ca71cadd2c85978272c23f0efb9f57d0b4dff3e1513b5Block Operator
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