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 385437 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 385470 epoch_slot_no: 18270 block_no: 385418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1735 time: 2017-12-22 03:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d0b78ec30c413cbc9132b2ca8c92110f24f07b7aa276756de5aafafc06acc31Block Operator
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