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 383303 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 383336 epoch_slot_no: 16136 block_no: 383284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1883 time: 2017-12-21 15:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7f8a42a18496eb98c1b003de4551f73f2b250ae6493017fc7a2711598cb4db2Block Operator
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