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 385407 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 385440 epoch_slot_no: 18240 block_no: 385388 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-22 03:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb99446776b86c60c18e3328ecdc8cadef071cc4a55396563e51d4b3e08c9c0d7Block Operator
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