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 398244 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 398276 epoch_slot_no: 9476 block_no: 398224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1021 time: 2017-12-25 02:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x052e1336a9ec46e6343572cf78c25b9fc4ee4e152912b802e4b4b6d7ae173fb6Block Operator
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