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 398571 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 398603 epoch_slot_no: 9803 block_no: 398551 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-25 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72ef4b1dcf0ef987302ad4ecda8d57fe70cae04160152ed961ff0ff2d9a5c055Block Operator
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