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 402351 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 402383 epoch_slot_no: 13583 block_no: 402331 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-26 01:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf55cb5d19562ba8db2732c1c9c6c8305ed82ad68153a9d988dcdac67fd2b4dfaBlock Operator
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