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 394912 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 394944 epoch_slot_no: 6144 block_no: 394892 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2775 time: 2017-12-24 07:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86d11ce61695e1537eb1e4567b335fe750702936a8360289cd74dcda12be9ed6Block Operator
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