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 383980 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 384013 epoch_slot_no: 16813 block_no: 383961 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3312 time: 2017-12-21 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x195ebe6f4339f3b367f190c07d61528b504217e77b21bb63613341382caa1ca1Block Operator
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