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 388256 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 388289 epoch_slot_no: 21089 block_no: 388237 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa282c75885e288091c74273992e6564d24fb80358f821899936fa4840204564eBlock Operator
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