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 383196 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 383229 epoch_slot_no: 16029 block_no: 383177 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x212d206ccb894e28f4f2a86c041583502ffa230232b1fc6272939504a0d1202dBlock Operator
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