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 389497 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 389529 epoch_slot_no: 729 block_no: 389477 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2017-12-23 01:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6dc1d837ec64817405d527952988fbba2a0f8a711a790d3fa569f78125cb2a5dBlock Operator
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