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 390449 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 390481 epoch_slot_no: 1681 block_no: 390429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-23 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x555c1ae690159c84c3dabce27a839c253e9a007264041b0f1b94429e1f52d737Block Operator
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