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 395043 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 395075 epoch_slot_no: 6275 block_no: 395023 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-12-24 08:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0771c5ae9306f8c966a81dd477da26df725883df8c05f832e05e9b723ad00904Block Operator
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