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 383777 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 383810 epoch_slot_no: 16610 block_no: 383758 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2243 time: 2017-12-21 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0683c5e49b083a354f38524553d58d47c4680cbb9748b53402948778fabbafc0Block Operator
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