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 399385 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 399417 epoch_slot_no: 10617 block_no: 399365 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-25 08:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb03757150887894f8314b681db0a8a7b94d12551cb030798f2a1278dbc9a8d32Block Operator
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