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 1407343 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1407500 epoch_slot_no: 3500 block_no: 1407276 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-15 17:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdaf44b90bc7351eaefeed71f0c9a89afe08c2f618e75357efc3dec84d83b1dfBlock Operator
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