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 1407943 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1408100 epoch_slot_no: 4100 block_no: 1407876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1197 time: 2018-08-15 20:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe60f47dbcc10d8bb354afa44cd1dd3123f42d87ab1e254db75923451d61a624dBlock Operator
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