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 393399 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 393431 epoch_slot_no: 4631 block_no: 393379 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-23 23:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeae5a1f663212bd8e04a27645bfbe6d60eeb9c08836c6fe3669a378d60b3ab76Block Operator
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