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 402114 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 402146 epoch_slot_no: 13346 block_no: 402094 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-25 23:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe222f3b710b2e9bfcebcd802e97c1e558ef8efd4be7dbb38fbaa39dd1d5b4ae2Block Operator
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