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 385201 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 385234 epoch_slot_no: 18034 block_no: 385182 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2104 time: 2017-12-22 01:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67f84889bab26a6b4cfb7325c8a73959516eb06f8e15ef3fdf6f35ce660d935dBlock Operator
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