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 393853 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 393885 epoch_slot_no: 5085 block_no: 393833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-24 01:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b94a6536a18801c09fc31df27df799ce08b9b6d71196fb4b56ed7a90d3efc93Block Operator
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