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 396536 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 396568 epoch_slot_no: 7768 block_no: 396516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-24 16:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x142cbd66d002630f82959ceffd4b66e4b5569deed07a74b8d7061a3a0028b34dBlock Operator
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