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 1402789 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1402947 epoch_slot_no: 20547 block_no: 1402723 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1969 time: 2018-08-14 15:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x363ff2f14ebe987143d166adcb6734ca048e341f3ff4a8a0dc1434141dd201a6Block Operator
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