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 391697 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 391729 epoch_slot_no: 2929 block_no: 391677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-23 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73eab622855de99c518a8b7be0643f936d36f7a675d147d7c6f9503d289e4c13Block Operator
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