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 1402488 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1402646 epoch_slot_no: 20246 block_no: 1402422 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1772 time: 2018-08-14 14:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93981f31da90ea830547e6edb709438856fa2fec6526b0043f830d299c15eb2aBlock Operator
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