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 397238 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 397270 epoch_slot_no: 8470 block_no: 397218 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-24 20:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd87cb54282f82195ca5a48462763a3bf137989fe1f0e0f1171eb49c973c51610Block Operator
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