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 391734 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 391766 epoch_slot_no: 2966 block_no: 391714 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-23 14:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd58cf1e8c03fe9efc462f3375fbe5b9df81825b0796acfdb8fb88e5c23b30b2aBlock Operator
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