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 391733 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 391765 epoch_slot_no: 2965 block_no: 391713 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2292 time: 2017-12-23 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc3d27f593af190e83fa166e291318040f91c8dc8b7e081296069bf328dedc8aBlock Operator
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