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 1402135 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1402291 epoch_slot_no: 19891 block_no: 1402069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-14 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x161864f993e65344a7e6e4404fb72fc9c40b57f7e2df2b425ef6629b6ebe1582Block Operator
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