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 407558 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 407590 epoch_slot_no: 18790 block_no: 407538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-27 06:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b5943bae42937a878efdecc3e0545aa43210dcb6c614e9cd26d2a8dcf434e24Block Operator
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