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 385015 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 385048 epoch_slot_no: 17848 block_no: 384996 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-22 00:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1cd5b02ff6483ce966a2c16e61bca38892b5822955a8045ec5cac54168ceb03Block Operator
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