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 404739 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 404771 epoch_slot_no: 15971 block_no: 404719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2055 time: 2017-12-26 14:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x814b2d4a78fc7b8b22ea46046f1d201c07ae1afbf82f58985422bfa445307c31Block Operator
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