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 383419 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 383452 epoch_slot_no: 16252 block_no: 383400 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1975 time: 2017-12-21 16:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2c0934bd2b175b44e2ee5eea1dd22cf83379e24a5307de60e81154610408bf6Block Operator
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