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 402646 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 402678 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 402626 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2073 time: 2017-12-26 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f7020de205682eb097d15b1edf6e1863cb8e1baa884da6a140db5269282c0b4Block Operator
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