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 1407015 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1407172 epoch_slot_no: 3172 block_no: 1406948 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1197 time: 2018-08-15 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98baa8649d863719389a388af82f65c47aeeebd3d97f37dfa1188e51695a8d10Block Operator
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