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 383396 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 383429 epoch_slot_no: 16229 block_no: 383377 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-21 15:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dfef8c0bd268eff935e1dc9b220c7c0af6a118df9f81a7a80a533e73fc178d4Block Operator
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