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 407011 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 407043 epoch_slot_no: 18243 block_no: 406991 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-27 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf97124a7b7bd42c55b8bcc505889c04ab9ae4660c3567d3669b85e3bec8502f2Block Operator
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