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 386260 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 386293 epoch_slot_no: 19093 block_no: 386241 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 07:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa5aa0e38274bed981c870dee71bef399977938b770ebb61df9d4533dce2c6a9Block Operator
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