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 396521 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 396553 epoch_slot_no: 7753 block_no: 396501 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-24 16:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x845be4b145051629e9c2ec9fa990d9553d600ce57a3a4c0ee325244433d2a861Block Operator
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