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 382997 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 383030 epoch_slot_no: 15830 block_no: 382978 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-21 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03e6f588354bb837a83a12ebb5bed52f3094ed4c68fa6d8e4a2c4f669ebeeec5Block Operator
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