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 397283 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 397315 epoch_slot_no: 8515 block_no: 397263 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-24 21:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34883976f497e194356cb6ae3d81f8e318aa975e7da65574af3d0a63b79cd470Block Operator
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