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 394695 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 394727 epoch_slot_no: 5927 block_no: 394675 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-24 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69ca152d3d25670a10210aef754cd316ea22e125ca1ba91dafcf1b7aa8c6768cBlock Operator
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