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 398009 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 398041 epoch_slot_no: 9241 block_no: 397989 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-25 01:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2dec10542078069091094f1aea9d0b7ee2956e0ea96319c2e396eee14469ed6Block Operator
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