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 382147 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 382180 epoch_slot_no: 14980 block_no: 382128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2418 time: 2017-12-21 08:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb38f18af162b03b5fe90a9a3c413a8928885466b8fa243a447b56df70612f413Block Operator
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