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 381759 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 381792 epoch_slot_no: 14592 block_no: 381740 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1622 time: 2017-12-21 06:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2a63fd9db4c540fef1212c775c1d3eef65960e280260dad5e5a266827528db8Block Operator
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