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 389199 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 389231 epoch_slot_no: 431 block_no: 389179 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-23 00:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf137e62ffe694467e7f2d1c1327ebce5c983f33334b1f8f1b814b194c0bb607Block Operator
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