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 1402344 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1402502 epoch_slot_no: 20102 block_no: 1402278 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1377 time: 2018-08-14 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b94f6213a49d8b20cd52917d4742846883e8fe914d50dc8072cff0a245b84f5Block Operator
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