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 1407497 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1407654 epoch_slot_no: 3654 block_no: 1407430 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-15 18:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6173f7877018ee47eee4abba7dfa140909033945fcb666a7d07f528b0e0f9deaBlock Operator
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