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 390154 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 390186 epoch_slot_no: 1386 block_no: 390134 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2276 time: 2017-12-23 05:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe13244363980a4615350a50bfbbcd6377b2e1e49afb3769b93a6362ac93e0f03Block Operator
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