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 385022 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 385055 epoch_slot_no: 17855 block_no: 385003 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2453 time: 2017-12-22 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94f98b7ae6a4f469d0698d729e4f8a92c188b30768a5109d4470cc35e0dff9faBlock Operator
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