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 381742 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 381775 epoch_slot_no: 14575 block_no: 381723 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3014 time: 2017-12-21 06:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f9407bd4a74fcfe9501006b717463a2812bd7a0c7718c2f95b0328e38d1f95eBlock Operator
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