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 383395 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 383428 epoch_slot_no: 16228 block_no: 383376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1885 time: 2017-12-21 15:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3c6b1d5be0d707f9699c24edd6d7a430e93b28f426e1340876e1cb45953ff56Block Operator
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