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 1407180 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1407337 epoch_slot_no: 3337 block_no: 1407113 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-15 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x799e62702270d5370ea91c9c91cd82c55af5f8dae85c3b9911ff5c7046ebe0eaBlock Operator
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