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 397063 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 397095 epoch_slot_no: 8295 block_no: 397043 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-24 19:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc75288228dba67cf31cd190ba13e747c981d99013fe779f56c83071263c4181dBlock Operator
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