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 392785 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 392817 epoch_slot_no: 4017 block_no: 392765 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2017-12-23 20:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47ff0032d3344a9c7e1c0d331028db8a4d538fe18816081e77401697d3828babBlock Operator
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