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 388086 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 388119 epoch_slot_no: 20919 block_no: 388067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 17:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7dcc4b058f01ec5a3ef333d0793d148f87a1021aa3e8978a583a7eaac92c749eBlock Operator
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