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 405240 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 405272 epoch_slot_no: 16472 block_no: 405220 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x986363223679a6b94d95cd1e43e0712cbe829398b86f466ed8f25ac7c9c70c6aBlock Operator
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