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 381170 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 381203 epoch_slot_no: 14003 block_no: 381151 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-21 03:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54bc904b5000a18a5187ff841d119fe9cf0eb5bea1a8c1e779ab0d5dfef7ea55Block Operator
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