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 388040 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 388073 epoch_slot_no: 20873 block_no: 388021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-22 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd6f456ce8bafdfe2257eb7b0e4ee2f1908da1124101d95704f96549bd9fda05Block Operator
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