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 385488 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 385521 epoch_slot_no: 18321 block_no: 385469 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-22 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09cd385ae7520acdb4e748626c4055a5803243b89645daf2d39e21625286e575Block Operator
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