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 407600 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 407632 epoch_slot_no: 18832 block_no: 407580 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-27 06:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x907b4255ac752838fe1cbe76a383e9be8f411c21b151b274928434ea4779f9feBlock Operator
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