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 1407849 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1408006 epoch_slot_no: 4006 block_no: 1407782 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1657 time: 2018-08-15 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf8c45f6d5ac540e3dbffd0eaf3d1cec0c33857923d132c54af11cbfdd70ebbfBlock Operator
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