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 392548 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 392580 epoch_slot_no: 3780 block_no: 392528 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 18:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73a2f978c66fc38607cee3add9a2efb2d3f64b20a746e20f2d656159e155bc3dBlock Operator
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