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 397245 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 397277 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 397225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-24 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4974a2ff65a3e06dd1c3c1f252cf60af6092a00d5d619c33b9704e843077fc44Block Operator
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