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 382642 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 382675 epoch_slot_no: 15475 block_no: 382623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2665 time: 2017-12-21 11:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c099d65b2fd2b14054a4018b237a608c6a97a8255fa95ae4425d4aa5610fa7bBlock Operator
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