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 392259 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 392291 epoch_slot_no: 3491 block_no: 392239 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1452 time: 2017-12-23 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x291433ae8bf13088031cd87a06a6583d1d549ac92c748aa5c4bc8c5663a7c238Block Operator
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