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 402258 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 402290 epoch_slot_no: 13490 block_no: 402238 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-26 00:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ff945888e8381666ae2cebbfdd73fd2a6678f435dddfcd13e8b58b870bc193aBlock Operator
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