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 384539 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 384572 epoch_slot_no: 17372 block_no: 384520 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-21 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8e27476b7d1126cad7a378b589d1493f3c9fe1a398d2557fbe81a7a8ce061b4Block Operator
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