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 383457 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 383490 epoch_slot_no: 16290 block_no: 383438 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-21 16:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c968d247da76f7a65bffe0cba32a8040bc9021ab043ed97df69c20941b1b9f4Block Operator
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