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 392486 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 392518 epoch_slot_no: 3718 block_no: 392466 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-23 18:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca38e294019b6ab6a7904710a79bde23672c1187b73ca1d15c49abf25c73cbaeBlock Operator
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