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 389093 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 389125 epoch_slot_no: 325 block_no: 389073 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-22 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fd308bac93d80b0c72145cb9275d6f959938a9f3d38d6e319e845a2b8106367Block Operator
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