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 395775 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 395807 epoch_slot_no: 7007 block_no: 395755 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-24 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c6b9f9a267ffa1cad2a806374d8b8c1409912fb5958df24f114edcc374b1d9fBlock Operator
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