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 390630 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 390662 epoch_slot_no: 1862 block_no: 390610 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x498352ff56afc6716b259295f7afc4ee0f350d98fcaa51f8c9688f2e3084092cBlock Operator
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