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 407560 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 407592 epoch_slot_no: 18792 block_no: 407540 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-27 06:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x800f4f2861c5e636c39c5d036a01b72e83beebda59e8a5ff4cfcdc8e863f1143Block Operator
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