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 1402425 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1402583 epoch_slot_no: 20183 block_no: 1402359 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-08-14 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67aad122a6ab185d6fd5e2cf4aae3bb0292b1a7a8ce6727f21c36afa0065b86aBlock Operator
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