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 396299 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 396331 epoch_slot_no: 7531 block_no: 396279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-24 15:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64e8dfe105fc81e48fdb12724aaa955c85daced837e5be15173c16ef8d4e1183Block Operator
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