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 381624 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 381657 epoch_slot_no: 14457 block_no: 381605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-21 06:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x268507431e1cedb1e375919cc39f604a3ac47c4537a87ec1430a69bdd9b3c0f2Block Operator
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