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 402926 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 402958 epoch_slot_no: 14158 block_no: 402906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 04:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd637c861d5c11c3e41dae21a53993d46b7d5e0910147831ab4d2bfe7f0784379Block Operator
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