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 385682 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 385715 epoch_slot_no: 18515 block_no: 385663 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2196 time: 2017-12-22 04:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a429378de8501b026a1540d4ec540f7e0c536d0ddc47e4b85c885a413ec5112Block Operator
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