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 382998 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 383031 epoch_slot_no: 15831 block_no: 382979 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-21 13:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6bf0e5b4f0b24997e1d855a0bb21f8befac993a4faeeba0b023efc3c7521775aBlock Operator
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