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 390521 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 390553 epoch_slot_no: 1753 block_no: 390501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-23 07:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x750802289404cfaccca9d5dfa57b02e9948d87a19fb4a1b154ea3e68336138eaBlock Operator
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