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 384496 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384529 epoch_slot_no: 17329 block_no: 384477 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-21 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe72ab440a622cb4ffd152a0b22e0ede1573aa558150feb92752c994cb7846833Block Operator
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