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 402529 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 402561 epoch_slot_no: 13761 block_no: 402509 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 986 time: 2017-12-26 02:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91caf906b7e45bbd7282aff01bd0b8ff0d5abab4f18d45a1b571a017e10d68cfBlock Operator
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