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 388849 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 388881 epoch_slot_no: 81 block_no: 388829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2017-12-22 22:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x920228ecacf408e7499ff33dd6436b010f764dc09748f6d2ae742a445b00db6aBlock Operator
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