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 382241 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 382274 epoch_slot_no: 15074 block_no: 382222 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 09:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f90b6e370fa41e472a734e27277992a53438154b9b0b984aea25c48c87c3aa6Block Operator
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