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 381923 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 381956 epoch_slot_no: 14756 block_no: 381904 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 07:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f3acb49e0b0dcd93e00f8f4ed1f47604ced7222bdb11f2f322e6cc374e6335fBlock Operator
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