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 1407805 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1407962 epoch_slot_no: 3962 block_no: 1407738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1922 time: 2018-08-15 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeec8546cc0d1fce61aaae7a32dc122fcd79700affd52afb2469d272ea106b5fdBlock Operator
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