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 382463 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 382496 epoch_slot_no: 15296 block_no: 382444 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2697 time: 2017-12-21 10:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x433398bbcebe0ad46f33aa8ade6b7a41e574341efc4d8210809b8e829f5487f4Block Operator
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