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 405189 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 405221 epoch_slot_no: 16421 block_no: 405169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-26 16:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeaa97402bbc1ea6ccd4a9cf9ac0835e7eb99f4bc9303ac11ab6f1ab73f7efd61Block Operator
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