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 390483 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 390515 epoch_slot_no: 1715 block_no: 390463 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 07:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ab68683366ba63fc61980dd2e50ea9110150704e6e68ddc10020d6b71888a31Block Operator
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