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 382793 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 382826 epoch_slot_no: 15626 block_no: 382774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-21 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x190d2a5c41014aea713260e920f3f8b62d5f4279795b78c0ac788c59ee7d5f6eBlock Operator
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