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 387954 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 387987 epoch_slot_no: 20787 block_no: 387935 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 17:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b4c7030a9896d6305b805aaa89e2e1a1127ce26dc705b4d1c85f6b28749bf37Block Operator
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