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 402824 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 402856 epoch_slot_no: 14056 block_no: 402804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff972f728b1f525d3d78fb1a857c410f0ce901cdf9d825c2d98e9b2dee354a48Block Operator
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