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 391731 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 391763 epoch_slot_no: 2963 block_no: 391711 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2107 time: 2017-12-23 14:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0036eaa69b4dca7506f2d2d4d1f357afc6efc0ee67e516fc0df42bfcb46ae6b9Block Operator
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