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 402673 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 402705 epoch_slot_no: 13905 block_no: 402653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-26 02:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c7da46475ddc1191a340a5c2e00528f8ec9504e40cd5ca66171d20781b327b2Block Operator
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