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 386078 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 386111 epoch_slot_no: 18911 block_no: 386059 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-22 06:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc15859bc11bd943a67def6214af147712b0214ccb86b31c67387780691f6705eBlock Operator
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