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 384548 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 384581 epoch_slot_no: 17381 block_no: 384529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1735 time: 2017-12-21 22:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f10ffbf81c00fa6105feb5213b78ca64e5f5956463e3fbac22d3e65b224d139Block Operator
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