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 395984 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 396016 epoch_slot_no: 7216 block_no: 395964 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-24 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd179ef1c5087ac0e4a8ba022a8f9fcb24113a00bbcfeb2681344775ffea88e79Block Operator
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