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 385396 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 385429 epoch_slot_no: 18229 block_no: 385377 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-22 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x961e4c754730d9cece85b50001a4b11098c5ae8c5ae0b1eb60b6f79aca463415Block Operator
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