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 383607 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 383640 epoch_slot_no: 16440 block_no: 383588 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-21 17:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b491359a08131944a14b6a64d8c1e0f800c744ac6d1d043d907d95afb97d14dBlock Operator
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