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 390520 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 390552 epoch_slot_no: 1752 block_no: 390500 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1928 time: 2017-12-23 07:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeef10d6fa91f94684ed689df941c661c91b6a6e7aa60165419e978b815ed9c62Block Operator
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