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 383217 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 383250 epoch_slot_no: 16050 block_no: 383198 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 14:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8febe325c073b85cf3a4cb2c851706471d2aec1606c0f831b38328a38a5b9f6Block Operator
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