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 403795 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 403827 epoch_slot_no: 15027 block_no: 403775 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1261 time: 2017-12-26 09:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaeba4afe5c9f508a33989b8137190f46442f8036dfa7815475b030b783602a9cBlock Operator
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