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 388630 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 388663 epoch_slot_no: 21463 block_no: 388611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2449 time: 2017-12-22 20:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45c7854b11b9e4b228ec91fd96237a0253f2588cd202bfd4c3c80ee90685a87bBlock Operator
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