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 382434 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 382467 epoch_slot_no: 15267 block_no: 382415 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1700 time: 2017-12-21 10:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2761b52e29c6ae81029b3877b6d33000b44c8a8a8734bdbc3235c62c9c6adc9Block Operator
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