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 1407280 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1407437 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 1407213 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1204 time: 2018-08-15 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb70155c25ea7856d29fb7ea9fd3a38390513fb12a4c3dda7ae6f8058e7dd0622Block Operator
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