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 391024 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 391056 epoch_slot_no: 2256 block_no: 391004 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 10:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe33a6c86a02aff13510509a2b3434c8c98da9cc9111d5c90d2ae42eb2f3c71b2Block Operator
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