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 386652 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 386685 epoch_slot_no: 19485 block_no: 386633 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 09:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d602f52a44b647f264be0abccd603cf706c6dfb728f5ac77391e23e6ff4da43Block Operator
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