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 381760 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 381793 epoch_slot_no: 14593 block_no: 381741 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-21 06:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26518696b318841c237493feee9940205495d493dc797fe7bca62af62a4e45b8Block Operator
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