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 391876 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 391908 epoch_slot_no: 3108 block_no: 391856 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-23 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5837456a67544075b599bd9fd20e1665f507ba178f1f9b4d0ab38af2f0c9126Block Operator
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