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 382289 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 382322 epoch_slot_no: 15122 block_no: 382270 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 09:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7278df5dccc1d1a1445544c536e38bd53dc40eda1a50efa56aa708cbd5ea01eBlock Operator
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