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 397242 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 397274 epoch_slot_no: 8474 block_no: 397222 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-24 20:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb20027fed0610470e872d0944dda2c4c14f0203a997e76498acb95f68d8e19b4Block Operator
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