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 383699 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 383732 epoch_slot_no: 16532 block_no: 383680 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7f5168922d30e9c07fa08fc7378a729faa1e98081f8a92c1f7648ad62bea8a6Block Operator
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