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 382496 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 382529 epoch_slot_no: 15329 block_no: 382477 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-21 10:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bd27491317ac0fc0545a85a94c26e4f6d499509b626c30538c851156a415d99Block Operator
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