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 384602 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384635 epoch_slot_no: 17435 block_no: 384583 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-21 22:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9834960d8d38b28df09e3e5e86905d3d6f9ef2fceaa14665d4263cf9fcf5be49Block Operator
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