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 381876 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 381909 epoch_slot_no: 14709 block_no: 381857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1885 time: 2017-12-21 07:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3d72e6c57ce3f2a1a8b4f2bd2d7d945e3039b0b1f80a82145e29d5b884d71e7Block Operator
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