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 395122 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 395154 epoch_slot_no: 6354 block_no: 395102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-24 09:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a2bacc034895b39d010a5a5a7dc609ec9782e5eeb069314a9d6dabb9fe8945dBlock Operator
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