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 381697 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 381730 epoch_slot_no: 14530 block_no: 381678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-21 06:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe131a4c6ed02d58022601ee10a48adf117d89bc2ac0e00f67c7a4d9ecb5ff1f4Block Operator
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