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 391060 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 391092 epoch_slot_no: 2292 block_no: 391040 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-23 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x192f46d400c65243da6f2a056705c9cdcfb2bdbe511759cacd6c6cc6b5320306Block Operator
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