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 405330 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 405362 epoch_slot_no: 16562 block_no: 405310 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 17:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f99af03dc1d42a91e1893eeb13dc1c29cfcbb765d30dd57ee473ba1edbb924eBlock Operator
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