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 381530 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 381563 epoch_slot_no: 14363 block_no: 381511 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-21 05:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bc88d53a6b4fcaaace16fcdd767420f3dc05c4cd8663c44d299c052fb0f118eBlock Operator
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