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 390904 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 390936 epoch_slot_no: 2136 block_no: 390884 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-23 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb69a16bbc24d115fb5cb509ef531cd2cc0f78692dfe04bd5302f94e5fb4dd71Block Operator
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