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 382581 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 382614 epoch_slot_no: 15414 block_no: 382562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1231 time: 2017-12-21 11:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x074f31d47071bcb2057d8aaf014fc8d27921f3b1d9ac118d81bef5a22f63ab76Block Operator
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