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 393370 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 393402 epoch_slot_no: 4602 block_no: 393350 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-23 23:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbbcd95bd2fda23fbe341f737b43fd03a233cd2ca2c7a5a3c7535df3d1520c26Block Operator
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