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 381518 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 381551 epoch_slot_no: 14351 block_no: 381499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2430 time: 2017-12-21 05:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2fc8a24deedc2145f9e7c1b0126547e6fb2158f9c541577c6b6c77b17110a4eBlock Operator
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