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 394294 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 394326 epoch_slot_no: 5526 block_no: 394274 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-24 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25a1afc8049c8956878bb1d876e8c76862be58951f2f45c10a3c4ba194066b1dBlock Operator
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