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 384646 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 384679 epoch_slot_no: 17479 block_no: 384627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-21 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b4a24e303bd114b94c58a46ceafb4889f935ab1b9ad943ac5b39b669337d610Block Operator
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