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 398060 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 398092 epoch_slot_no: 9292 block_no: 398040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-25 01:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7cc6615b1e47e16093e95005b82df7cf8e21e3ad1f093472b82ae16ad132fbaBlock Operator
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