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 391161 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 391193 epoch_slot_no: 2393 block_no: 391141 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1750 time: 2017-12-23 11:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c8cbc12fcd6e38eb7e3ba43ebd84dbf21323ca246201ba8337ef4cf7f347e58Block Operator
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