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 385384 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 385417 epoch_slot_no: 18217 block_no: 385365 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd3a68f8c3dbbfb6cba82103c3f29452051114a113c2510c1d973618e3926a2aBlock Operator
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