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 388389 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 388422 epoch_slot_no: 21222 block_no: 388370 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-22 19:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0a22c989015725c3b3908e61942fca0807495009bfa2b92839964a1ce4dc995Block Operator
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