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 383689 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 383722 epoch_slot_no: 16522 block_no: 383670 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-21 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec73e7b2d3bd8ba098bce768a8769a9c9adcb70e6ca1068dc38056a0b694f4dfBlock Operator
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