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 1407123 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1407280 epoch_slot_no: 3280 block_no: 1407056 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1214 time: 2018-08-15 15:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f5f083981ffbfd7a542e976f5b46ba29bcf12ece92ce8eef65cfaf1c89b1a7bBlock Operator
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