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 381451 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 381484 epoch_slot_no: 14284 block_no: 381432 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-21 05:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7daaf1f02e0caf1eb58909a609668a250b059e30e00d0f51f930817f2863f04aBlock Operator
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