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 384117 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384150 epoch_slot_no: 16950 block_no: 384098 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-21 19:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x325ad3a888c03c964c6e07f2c90c15b3cae49ecc789b84283302dfc447d75b68Block Operator
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