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 404287 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 404319 epoch_slot_no: 15519 block_no: 404267 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1167 time: 2017-12-26 11:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3624e5a2d93ca3692670da35e85d558f7615229fa41b8655d48f27c03292a9aBlock Operator
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