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 404822 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 404854 epoch_slot_no: 16054 block_no: 404802 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-26 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3b488cb83220eef4d65f25420f32e3b0f0b298f414b0d6855e0a2cd74c8ba1dBlock Operator
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