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 407137 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 407169 epoch_slot_no: 18369 block_no: 407117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-27 03:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cc9130ad8ad4183a4b5782b5e48e4ac5497e74cf0d3b71f161c1b6999cbec48Block Operator
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