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 381020 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 381053 epoch_slot_no: 13853 block_no: 381001 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-21 02:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x270da7c3abba25118fb4fc906e8b1226c0ffd5e28999a9be9cc83382b0d5bdf7Block Operator
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