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 402003 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 402035 epoch_slot_no: 13235 block_no: 401983 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-25 23:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcfac250d72bf1f3633bd31ba535d7a5af0cda4bba0dbd68b0b60bb712a3244aBlock Operator
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