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 381177 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 381210 epoch_slot_no: 14010 block_no: 381158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-21 03:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x618ee7aacdb34f601d0d2a633bfd156c8a3e3e4a651aea3eeb1577c3a0c8914fBlock Operator
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