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 390526 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 390558 epoch_slot_no: 1758 block_no: 390506 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1656 time: 2017-12-23 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa72ca3ef34b9e059008f95b9d7d9865001a80d37c37b4c0c3a8f5f5ce24ad97fBlock Operator
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