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 396337 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 396369 epoch_slot_no: 7569 block_no: 396317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-24 15:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb48e2c264a37df4ed8315c3d60b53956aebf578f57453e7aa3ab385cfb6d662Block Operator
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