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 382721 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 382754 epoch_slot_no: 15554 block_no: 382702 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1885 time: 2017-12-21 12:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa1cf2ff9ea48495b2ebbdc1985e63c516a0b789ed1a03c40a39c7179d6ad88eBlock Operator
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