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 389994 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 390026 epoch_slot_no: 1226 block_no: 389974 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 04:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94c40f87dbb9e721d4cd198d1c22b71c494fd7bbe893082cf094a5be620040b1Block Operator
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