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 392545 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 392577 epoch_slot_no: 3777 block_no: 392525 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2104 time: 2017-12-23 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccbaa9400b9259ffc15337b460483cec0c5c3fb7bb9f10c10c7228e6cec8689cBlock Operator
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