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 383981 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384014 epoch_slot_no: 16814 block_no: 383962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 19:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x842f1571c2dec94e5f2d1af25c3c159f81c2be89bd01eec97ac1550d66d2590bBlock Operator
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