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 1407385 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1407542 epoch_slot_no: 3542 block_no: 1407318 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2018-08-15 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f84eb46ef42d0d05de4f60ed84d41bc3b3a67def0f7a02149144506d2c5b2bcBlock Operator
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