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 387579 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 387612 epoch_slot_no: 20412 block_no: 387560 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdaf56099613bd6348f33e4cdb2f805bb63eedfb42e5eb5c43c5a174635d2d392Block Operator
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