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 388910 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 388942 epoch_slot_no: 142 block_no: 388890 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2885 time: 2017-12-22 22:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7617cc520d49e50dcc55ec1862b87a07f8fa1124a567c49e316e4f9959c1d73Block Operator
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