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 389830 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 389862 epoch_slot_no: 1062 block_no: 389810 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1750 time: 2017-12-23 03:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6de29de7d10b3fb356ea5ca22c5c689efbc3b8dbf5e6eec8b28a5b6dcc0fbca2Block Operator
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