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 402388 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 402420 epoch_slot_no: 13620 block_no: 402368 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 01:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7269a33ab892d6fa1fb0f1684a778784c118de621ad55f24c8a5151027dd90aBlock Operator
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