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 383688 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 383721 epoch_slot_no: 16521 block_no: 383669 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-21 17:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2e05dd69bc0451eb3dd09e3f9a59dad4250c323ae619a32cea5993c7166131dBlock Operator
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