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 381466 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 381499 epoch_slot_no: 14299 block_no: 381447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2242 time: 2017-12-21 05:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9689f4f079af68cbffcaca1a82413f2378b061511acba0508512702dea90267Block Operator
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