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 381394 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 381427 epoch_slot_no: 14227 block_no: 381375 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-21 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f70e90bcb38fa7d5d85306c215230563cadea3f2d677feeb3f8823f358a9e27Block Operator
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