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 395558 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 395590 epoch_slot_no: 6790 block_no: 395538 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-12-24 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99bc57f4e4bad629ad97a8d52e6e20f1130a21030d028deaa594b17721f027a4Block Operator
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