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 391316 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 391348 epoch_slot_no: 2548 block_no: 391296 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2017-12-23 11:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd64bc037cf77d4bf04d60522c3aae1da6eed33dd1d256a5a7b09c22d51c1995cBlock Operator
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