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 395005 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 395037 epoch_slot_no: 6237 block_no: 394985 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-24 08:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6acbed5c326db9ee37f02765dd68ef8e8c2d410c0c8b946c616c77a64a89c68aBlock Operator
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