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 392811 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 392843 epoch_slot_no: 4043 block_no: 392791 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-23 20:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b2f31a9eda7d287624da083f5a6a93e704dd30906a5e77419657150e67ad628Block Operator
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