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 395324 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 395356 epoch_slot_no: 6556 block_no: 395304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-24 10:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64d72246dc0b4200e23e9a4c42f1b3636a030cb453c9921f186e38e56f4931a9Block Operator
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