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 407111 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 407143 epoch_slot_no: 18343 block_no: 407091 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1557 time: 2017-12-27 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb3175f8ceb615b76885a340b3f39565c9e7c0de9e8ff9c8aaad31b2d869d961Block Operator
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