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 405065 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 405097 epoch_slot_no: 16297 block_no: 405045 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-26 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fe7787621bad7ea6ddbf249032c63a7dc21e561e6410aecf83ec17760231fcdBlock Operator
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