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 394499 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 394531 epoch_slot_no: 5731 block_no: 394479 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1712 time: 2017-12-24 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d8ed1f2c9e11597891985e336c20a07bb849ad91969d975c687353dcef69f4dBlock Operator
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