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 381511 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 381544 epoch_slot_no: 14344 block_no: 381492 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3338 time: 2017-12-21 05:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1068fd3d77cbe9941c98f5a5be6a27b38ed7855a9d2b338a8a714cd26ca99e65Block Operator
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