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 391244 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 391276 epoch_slot_no: 2476 block_no: 391224 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-23 11:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a673cf16e6b1b8c16acc67c6807dbde06fc9bc99d07185b8d0f2c3eb797a6f0Block Operator
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