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 389855 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 389887 epoch_slot_no: 1087 block_no: 389835 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 03:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07866d519962fe40bc7f85ac63fcbf38a6a04a60688fce5e3575fb8c79d36b37Block Operator
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