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 386216 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 386249 epoch_slot_no: 19049 block_no: 386197 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 07:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x322a0b32a23361671c6619d82b60b1df57d3e376edb357965890356ff03cf642Block Operator
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