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 382494 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 382527 epoch_slot_no: 15327 block_no: 382475 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1890 time: 2017-12-21 10:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10bb412d4dfa298c31b32e815e81070c5dea8a5cafc74f6b390b3a6e6619e82eBlock Operator
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