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 404722 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 404754 epoch_slot_no: 15954 block_no: 404702 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1983 time: 2017-12-26 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05c2cc4f2b008ad8bc3108b8131d0e3c57ac9f39769b726f23185d31c55536fdBlock Operator
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