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 404093 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 404125 epoch_slot_no: 15325 block_no: 404073 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 986 time: 2017-12-26 10:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc929e3a34e417db92d0e20e052bf56a2f912bb6aeb97b13c5566647512fe0b5Block Operator
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