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 389929 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 389961 epoch_slot_no: 1161 block_no: 389909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-23 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc7ce8cc711d9aef5bb1250f5bd48e5b7cdb4432d9fa9dfc6d6c948962fc7ba6Block Operator
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