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 393914 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 393946 epoch_slot_no: 5146 block_no: 393894 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1119 time: 2017-12-24 02:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68a2bfee3af8a2e93a7b16e790aaa4f3d03c9a5d3907e21a4258aa929d151edeBlock Operator
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