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 1402139 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1402295 epoch_slot_no: 19895 block_no: 1402073 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1568 time: 2018-08-14 12:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad69c09eef1606d93c8f1e4ebfe108876b9ccaca5846fddb2b98e5ecfa93e78bBlock Operator
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