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 389266 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 389298 epoch_slot_no: 498 block_no: 389246 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-23 00:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc44761690373c385498cb875b2635ab06f96acad8f60c32b2d3ced1f6fe0cf51Block Operator
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