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 381615 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 381648 epoch_slot_no: 14448 block_no: 381596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-21 06:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9de88654e2b2ebde7e9e44fc6312c18e4d17fabbf5a310b44b3ad4cbca49fc1dBlock Operator
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