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 390971 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 391003 epoch_slot_no: 2203 block_no: 390951 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2017-12-23 09:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa778e5a59882ecb01856edbcfecb3f16a4cd58a5fc7c5566aec1ffee145a6166Block Operator
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