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 404953 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 404985 epoch_slot_no: 16185 block_no: 404933 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1167 time: 2017-12-26 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92db7346ad8783749a7e817bfbbf4cd6c23299f25bc9dff4d23ed30e9179c6b8Block Operator
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