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 384427 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384460 epoch_slot_no: 17260 block_no: 384408 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-21 21:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02d9f91e70e6339d80d9b0181eb867acd3a0ce5a4e98a2b26a3f3e33cefe4833Block Operator
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