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 399590 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 399622 epoch_slot_no: 10822 block_no: 399570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-25 09:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb62fa6c5bd6c115388e3b9ffe600a3c94d271ed8402091ae5a4b6048e923f1c7Block Operator
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