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 388980 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 389012 epoch_slot_no: 212 block_no: 388960 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1561 time: 2017-12-22 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb98f275e26436cc48e7ae86c40467a45aca550b6a1cc1f291d445d3923770adcBlock Operator
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