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 383342 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 383375 epoch_slot_no: 16175 block_no: 383323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-21 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fe6906733563a9c3b79f091c9316875ab7002af77c19dee7c09da228e840296Block Operator
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