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 1402237 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1402393 epoch_slot_no: 19993 block_no: 1402171 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-08-14 12:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8f78f13c33ee6dc94f5d2590426ace4443566c4d82bedea9d2bd8a30e77eb5eBlock Operator
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