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 397821 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 397853 epoch_slot_no: 9053 block_no: 397801 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-25 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7d7a753e7436f53c9a29cfd6c13e2dd217c64d2786fce4b57f655d42ac51f34Block Operator
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