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 391165 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 391197 epoch_slot_no: 2397 block_no: 391145 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1275 time: 2017-12-23 11:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1517751af6006d0479ded899277f5b46d2de8d23f227d19903c45300c3c4491fBlock Operator
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