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 388971 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 389003 epoch_slot_no: 203 block_no: 388951 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2098 time: 2017-12-22 22:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fdcc888f4b53ad93d7790a01e3137c7737804f4adbd1f29c857c8e14235b8adBlock Operator
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