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 405407 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 405439 epoch_slot_no: 16639 block_no: 405387 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-26 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7928e4188263d70a86c91a485ca7781fc4d69bff62e985123e08268b1afdb098Block Operator
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