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 404773 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 404805 epoch_slot_no: 16005 block_no: 404753 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2073 time: 2017-12-26 14:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77167007fdb49877ae6d9ac12870f23f0e1efaec6fc0bb5b6bdcd804ead27c49Block Operator
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