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 1402241 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1402397 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 1402175 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2018-08-14 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75fbe08e668b8a8eca741b8d5a6666b69760a323e3055dcdb44976374ddc3ab2Block Operator
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