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 389130 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 389162 epoch_slot_no: 362 block_no: 389110 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1750 time: 2017-12-22 23:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x475171032a4e6abc6a75c1e12df9c4719a93575c83e425b752b5edd71b7f9e89Block Operator
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