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 393348 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 393380 epoch_slot_no: 4580 block_no: 393328 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2603 time: 2017-12-23 23:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd657e4b5c33e89fe683a79b3a6eabb4ae1ade5467bf34f71296578584f452ba3Block Operator
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