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 401022 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 401054 epoch_slot_no: 12254 block_no: 401002 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-25 17:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x755f76a59c6b39e5244f44a744b146d4abed1a2a83cbd0ce95ab415b16b71bdaBlock Operator
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