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 381878 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 381911 epoch_slot_no: 14711 block_no: 381859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-21 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ceae465e093a085e009a96e5ed5af9a6aa1a1ed02ea8f7d751240f693b151a4Block Operator
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