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 390878 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 390910 epoch_slot_no: 2110 block_no: 390858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 09:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e1052a498f200028a02af167ff81f3cb70a5f8e40e494f50dab2962442e4030Block Operator
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