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 391840 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 391872 epoch_slot_no: 3072 block_no: 391820 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1754 time: 2017-12-23 14:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51fe28308b7a4e13bfdada4749aa36463df9be77df706c41dab495c0b1d1dbffBlock Operator
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