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 390619 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 390651 epoch_slot_no: 1851 block_no: 390599 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-23 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85a777001c925a38f4d053f69ad4f147d86a7a71f7eb3c5dfb1e7447decf9ac4Block Operator
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