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 388082 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 388115 epoch_slot_no: 20915 block_no: 388063 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-22 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c67b012bfbce7faa18b186de863df1d9489553fc91b0506cb1581fc792e3390Block Operator
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