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 391207 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 391239 epoch_slot_no: 2439 block_no: 391187 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2458 time: 2017-12-23 11:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ebb44d5ad7f3bc237d72c387df14c02a9c2d761305c4c8725efbe1329308f80Block Operator
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