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 388724 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 388757 epoch_slot_no: 21557 block_no: 388705 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-22 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc6cdc9141aa38bc227eda986ce884a4ea4e84e6763fc0c71cb139c96ac4075aBlock Operator
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