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 389467 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 389499 epoch_slot_no: 699 block_no: 389447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2099 time: 2017-12-23 01:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fe76c84ab4faebd713d135f7bc2b8bff48d6f3c1b7e36e65b6bbe91d7d86639Block Operator
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