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 384785 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 384818 epoch_slot_no: 17618 block_no: 384766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-21 23:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84c7a7abb357f01f0677c52fa4066aec23bf916467cb179227f29bfd81e51f8fBlock Operator
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