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 398235 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 398267 epoch_slot_no: 9467 block_no: 398215 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2017-12-25 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42d5a1d04cc7cbe5b4ae43c9182778de9d5fa11996846e1d499d123a7dcc73e1Block Operator
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