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 395094 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 395126 epoch_slot_no: 6326 block_no: 395074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-24 08:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01e9448e8442ed696ae2af7261997266be95d42b611cb897c9770dbd9f8e4976Block Operator
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