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 404891 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 404923 epoch_slot_no: 16123 block_no: 404871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2062 time: 2017-12-26 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bd25c35916f5ad65a05e8098eb6d292c39f4b8de76e865e32cc13263caf0412Block Operator
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