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 383389 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 383422 epoch_slot_no: 16222 block_no: 383370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2064 time: 2017-12-21 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26085710c9a46464b0338e874a7d47d28fda1ea7c3ae68af643ae8acf46f35a2Block Operator
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