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 385302 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 385335 epoch_slot_no: 18135 block_no: 385283 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-22 02:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4563dc91b5bad4b24076efc4a0ef6c6950f206f6916dd29f6808a589ab9b218Block Operator
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