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 391617 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 391649 epoch_slot_no: 2849 block_no: 391597 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-23 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d2966247932433631934f4de62c61675ef800f6df5bf896f498fe6fafdb05a3Block Operator
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