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 381679 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 381712 epoch_slot_no: 14512 block_no: 381660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-21 06:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f17d666cf11d565cfb7beabc5a607f9d07c085acd4045c12316341c7dc70bdfBlock Operator
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