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 395836 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 395868 epoch_slot_no: 7068 block_no: 395816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-24 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b3fcaba08722eaadeb088ba3d456ed438ac30566a73c92c3a19f0f72f62b133Block Operator
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