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 395869 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 395901 epoch_slot_no: 7101 block_no: 395849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-12-24 13:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde6c3e7a849e203ca1ae2944839e4ea07f3405c387b0ca6d6b9da5449f395503Block Operator
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