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 393769 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 393801 epoch_slot_no: 5001 block_no: 393749 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-24 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb64639361a793d016010a3142a73a1dc5907c2211aa60af1afdf5be6bfe2ab3Block Operator
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