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 383187 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 383220 epoch_slot_no: 16020 block_no: 383168 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-21 14:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79f870286b29d79c10aaca7d4e6e3a6db2460fd2843cd7236338ddf56d223d10Block Operator
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