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 382108 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 382141 epoch_slot_no: 14941 block_no: 382089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 984 time: 2017-12-21 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x308f8a02e6d654b7727b4aca2c0c4c5162c2dad54f3e2550fcd1ef45dfe5c32dBlock Operator
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