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 383494 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 383527 epoch_slot_no: 16327 block_no: 383475 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-21 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ec158a9d104463ad049c24f21692a52d0a5d7215fd380ba6ee934b6f5ded28aBlock Operator
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