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 394179 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 394211 epoch_slot_no: 5411 block_no: 394159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-24 03:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ad12eb24aebeded6087a8efb3c40b038c6414f215e94691ed7c5bb263c99974Block Operator
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