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 387056 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 387089 epoch_slot_no: 19889 block_no: 387037 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-22 12:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7bdd9759ace292a2ea45b2392170e1f51296965e8ed2aa8b31010534cc8ebd74Block Operator
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