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 389463 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 389495 epoch_slot_no: 695 block_no: 389443 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2641 time: 2017-12-23 01:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4124d507bf4d0b81a78ca28190319c1015d19e78a9fef7a8318a483251dacbc4Block Operator
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