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 396465 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 396497 epoch_slot_no: 7697 block_no: 396445 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-24 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe91505e9fb8ef76b3cfdd4ef16291287e6df7276ba7f0546c1d2d83cb0678953Block Operator
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