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 384718 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 384751 epoch_slot_no: 17551 block_no: 384699 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2822 time: 2017-12-21 23:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf29b0f54dbc9040bd61c9bfd723f33a29a47e38b9af1db915c7a2c940b78a30fBlock Operator
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