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 405364 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 405396 epoch_slot_no: 16596 block_no: 405344 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-26 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28c3bd5196068986f1efab03026f0a0824089e9c97de62b8df3d52b585f5a4e2Block Operator
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