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 383135 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 383168 epoch_slot_no: 15968 block_no: 383116 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2418 time: 2017-12-21 14:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5244e00616f6c99a5081c3bf56525a5955c4ce34c643fb5641be727e8d7e1bcBlock Operator
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