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 384919 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 384952 epoch_slot_no: 17752 block_no: 384900 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2273 time: 2017-12-22 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x700f41cc67e3eef5e25a2d506eab088c2169fcc1b4aebf23f71fbb41a7418b77Block Operator
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