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 393667 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 393699 epoch_slot_no: 4899 block_no: 393647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-24 00:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b329467375837a98364d049c9f239095b6e6c046dd87be630c8479c56e98148Block Operator
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