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 404890 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 404922 epoch_slot_no: 16122 block_no: 404870 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1885 time: 2017-12-26 15:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb61c5646e461691d233f16b7a34820c5c3f0bf243137696d8ee192fdccd9a6cBlock Operator
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