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 388807 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 388839 epoch_slot_no: 39 block_no: 388787 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2017-12-22 21:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd804df4aae5f53e6517c284f32f803e320dedae66e1f074791ca91d78dcb415Block Operator
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