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 382799 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 382832 epoch_slot_no: 15632 block_no: 382780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-21 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe66582eafe822a13e23eeb2e8d3e8e7e35eb511b7b032391b8df5c28d787d644Block Operator
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