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 389667 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 389699 epoch_slot_no: 899 block_no: 389647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-23 02:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc55a9e9e6f11f8f726b8add181e6435b08fb633d13f7ac3980cd0320d6a616a9Block Operator
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