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 404031 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 404063 epoch_slot_no: 15263 block_no: 404011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1237 time: 2017-12-26 10:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cdcb583df144c3b83473afb726340b3bd433c4c0e8fd7dc1027b97416a8e062Block Operator
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