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 381553 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 381586 epoch_slot_no: 14386 block_no: 381534 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2599 time: 2017-12-21 05:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7caefd283d39955d8061b80756a701a68d440b91dc9d2e004d3621e47cfab988Block Operator
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