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 389703 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 389735 epoch_slot_no: 935 block_no: 389683 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 02:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84d33cfc59fee39faacde031e823aeba48c685dc66be71a8e2ec7ccacf5026f8Block Operator
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