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 383815 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 383848 epoch_slot_no: 16648 block_no: 383796 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-21 18:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36a08769d9e2e826b31d05f9e76e7327e409f4fb50242f071694c0aa8da662ecBlock Operator
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