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 390051 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 390083 epoch_slot_no: 1283 block_no: 390031 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-23 04:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x554060b9a606759254294f866cf6a983b400bf69ca99d7e126f988b5b19d8213Block Operator
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