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 382751 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 382784 epoch_slot_no: 15584 block_no: 382732 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-21 12:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d887f268b4974f8bbbf60eb795dab56947beffa6119c5b8148917a6db6add55Block Operator
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