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 393883 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 393915 epoch_slot_no: 5115 block_no: 393863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-24 02:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6657599711c2ffe3509cbade7d143448cca48a8ac3862beaf6d70c1093e7f92Block Operator
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