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 1402273 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1402429 epoch_slot_no: 20029 block_no: 1402207 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1469 time: 2018-08-14 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8f4891854c7253696b1999f33f8177cb0545ffa49152e284b92e98b2a554152Block Operator
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