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 1402165 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1402321 epoch_slot_no: 19921 block_no: 1402099 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2284 time: 2018-08-14 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x628fd80e4466bd883ef1f6df6a959797f41ced1b5b50a550e932f7c1370a9d70Block Operator
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