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 396700 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 396732 epoch_slot_no: 7932 block_no: 396680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-24 17:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb619cac8f0494a8ebae54f3664f155b2f2027848c4c57bdf432decf67121bad1Block Operator
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