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 382715 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 382748 epoch_slot_no: 15548 block_no: 382696 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3870 time: 2017-12-21 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fe37e784ab8f1e4cdc616df682e886b8f8bbaa01e5355460d4b65f5a7857cedBlock Operator
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