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 402988 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 403020 epoch_slot_no: 14220 block_no: 402968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-26 04:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02bc28069a01742825e26d701f0de60db9929d2878d1d9ae431d8e2d7c3a6e79Block Operator
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