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 390421 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 390453 epoch_slot_no: 1653 block_no: 390401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-23 06:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe607744285549db8c0abd1720a4396023883492f7e740cd75b4067555863a4dBlock Operator
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