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 1402262 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1402418 epoch_slot_no: 20018 block_no: 1402196 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-08-14 12:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5673f4131ee34b25c43f02f7f604b2270d4a4c6d8ed2f2f53092466d4e11c38Block Operator
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