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 392725 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 392757 epoch_slot_no: 3957 block_no: 392705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-23 19:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x281d3cbb8b5ffcad713ab019b604b08c591d34ee773a8aa2f18d8b2d768f94ebBlock Operator
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