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 391246 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 391278 epoch_slot_no: 2478 block_no: 391226 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66106dbefc7b3b31fc2162e1a3a3a5b1fb118073dfb7faa5dfb2ff2a93c0e48cBlock Operator
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