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 407957 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 407989 epoch_slot_no: 19189 block_no: 407937 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2017-12-27 08:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9483cb2d36ba55c124f4ce50c6c2646eb6b789d5a96df0c8f34c5b59bac951c8Block Operator
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