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 383505 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 383538 epoch_slot_no: 16338 block_no: 383486 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53241e74c60e513238edb3311a2ba3aa01d99c7c9a09085f93c51c138f015d07Block Operator
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