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 384368 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384401 epoch_slot_no: 17201 block_no: 384349 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-21 21:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08fa7b54318dee7fbd90af71bd3225e240c6c0d8bf95c82053bf8a175e5a8327Block Operator
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