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 383825 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 383858 epoch_slot_no: 16658 block_no: 383806 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2246 time: 2017-12-21 18:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6968b0d0abb3b8b53a5f9e134ab2d0772a4eaa036d5dd055086175269021027bBlock Operator
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