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 381156 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 381189 epoch_slot_no: 13989 block_no: 381137 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-21 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd56978833582aad0e05f6a81d5be12c4ebd6af4d81ddaa4acd825913297ca16dBlock Operator
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