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 402182 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 402214 epoch_slot_no: 13414 block_no: 402162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-26 00:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb1616ca57a17b8540e5aa003251cab0854e405aa343181c1f967d92f5e0f51cBlock Operator
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