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 385125 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 385158 epoch_slot_no: 17958 block_no: 385106 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-22 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38a73038357823bd9ab6c1c1d7e09cc3fef7d79b59e7516dc638b0c98dc6983cBlock Operator
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