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 396269 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 396301 epoch_slot_no: 7501 block_no: 396249 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-12-24 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91f886f4373e118f08bfd1e867037aaf38b04a7fd008ae5c7a7e166b755c7c3eBlock Operator
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