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 383464 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 383497 epoch_slot_no: 16297 block_no: 383445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-21 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cb7cf2108696beee17d8e8d42a1744bf5eeb930d060a9180bcc31fd3f732311Block Operator
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