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 388542 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 388575 epoch_slot_no: 21375 block_no: 388523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3011 time: 2017-12-22 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc41718821d5e5bedc803d4f25da78a3f1a5f9bad6f39c8d092997d26ae8c5e0bBlock Operator
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