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 384690 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 384723 epoch_slot_no: 17523 block_no: 384671 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-21 23:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c5e8a6ebbc3da68d346eb119d3705f8bbb151e6abc4fbd1b1c9450ead0c8db1Block Operator
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