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 386569 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 386602 epoch_slot_no: 19402 block_no: 386550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-22 09:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8904fdfd3240a08b944527cd4ef921d8086faca6b35e3e869d075c32c2e3c473Block Operator
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