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 381633 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 381666 epoch_slot_no: 14466 block_no: 381614 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-21 06:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e6e5a02c351fc9684928c7bae383521dcdd1b8652f45ef34e31a1181c5b38e4Block Operator
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