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 404938 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 404970 epoch_slot_no: 16170 block_no: 404918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 15:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d9201f89b555a5cda643c3b30870be9e348fdd70fa3133b5e47209b69f62dc1Block Operator
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