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 390276 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 390308 epoch_slot_no: 1508 block_no: 390256 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-23 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1009517b8371947ec6ae56047d6eb672dbf54a5204e2f845e81c776a504d411Block Operator
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