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 392175 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 392207 epoch_slot_no: 3407 block_no: 392155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2017-12-23 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23ca68b8946163f2c68ed305e7e5d3ffd6d67476f02068142ef55926ebc38097Block Operator
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