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 402555 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 402587 epoch_slot_no: 13787 block_no: 402535 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-26 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc287642f8683b5a9eabd215ef6173c8fb6c1eceb193d2b125a92fd57dd0d4b0eBlock Operator
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