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 385478 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 385511 epoch_slot_no: 18311 block_no: 385459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4439 time: 2017-12-22 03:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb67670ab71d5ed3455d01b0770b512a24d373f33697ef3e58ea462af130b8ab3Block Operator
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