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 385546 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 385579 epoch_slot_no: 18379 block_no: 385527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2281 time: 2017-12-22 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8a6bcdfde1005cffd45faa53b747f49fd017db2bd2ff3b6e37006e7e0cc51a8Block Operator
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