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 382246 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 382279 epoch_slot_no: 15079 block_no: 382227 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-21 09:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe906f46c2e66d096f49a017f3f85cb80469936f95665b6f2bc1d115389c0847Block Operator
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