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 384351 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384384 epoch_slot_no: 17184 block_no: 384332 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 21:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26df3bbd8d28dd79d83f574dd1bdb00499144c594b9dbec3ac94d4a6097db4bcBlock Operator
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