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 383000 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 383033 epoch_slot_no: 15833 block_no: 382981 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2063 time: 2017-12-21 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb96189c6fab8e93de73ab96b3d3f7db5e0f77e977ee4756cd457714bb48d0c04Block Operator
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