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 381597 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 381630 epoch_slot_no: 14430 block_no: 381578 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1889 time: 2017-12-21 05:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a82ad54e1a8c663989d108b06c5f5ee7e911e1caf13dac1210b4dc8a8d37a8dBlock Operator
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