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 384596 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384629 epoch_slot_no: 17429 block_no: 384577 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-21 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1dca47bb502f5f51652ae23ddd376d238eed70e90f6edd4cfa7ca068cb3a503Block Operator
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