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 387586 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 387619 epoch_slot_no: 20419 block_no: 387567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-22 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcecc5e8f29f7fdecca43a03424b90308001681f9fb1054dfe8a8daf4fa1b6676Block Operator
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