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 382408 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 382441 epoch_slot_no: 15241 block_no: 382389 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-21 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86e0d4a17571a3a91254da46887a21423e6a608e58ed230cbcdc0661092e9f55Block Operator
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