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 393751 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 393783 epoch_slot_no: 4983 block_no: 393731 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1881 time: 2017-12-24 01:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb502278690f91c4ecb03a9ba30afc53b990d2a5bafdcfde08c45535010bea8e9Block Operator
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