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 381525 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 381558 epoch_slot_no: 14358 block_no: 381506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2308 time: 2017-12-21 05:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cb675fc3b585ad04a1b9034034db2cbcc259f0675081745bbe7e155273fa8caBlock Operator
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