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 1402194 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1402350 epoch_slot_no: 19950 block_no: 1402128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1212 time: 2018-08-14 12:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94b969f3c843c58f19989c695bde0e738b8c00e25e22e00c091f7021d4b1fca8Block Operator
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