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 404945 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 404977 epoch_slot_no: 16177 block_no: 404925 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 15:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x350bf42273deb6be9a899e6188281548e8713c8e5b3b1df359e31e137846002cBlock Operator
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