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 382770 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 382803 epoch_slot_no: 15603 block_no: 382751 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-21 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7222425d684f3ea5a3b574a6f3f27a3f35c25c0087e18c8ce63908823eb3f260Block Operator
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