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 388978 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 389010 epoch_slot_no: 210 block_no: 388958 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2102 time: 2017-12-22 22:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52692026337e1b630eb690bafc56d435f6c61d153e777be9602af6e1b32e70c9Block Operator
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