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 72407 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 72430 epoch_slot_no: 7630 block_no: 72402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-10-10 16:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdedddf3572fedad5b3b8c90d346c29030d7f9b35715c602632772979ab81d56cBlock Operator
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