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 385976 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 386009 epoch_slot_no: 18809 block_no: 385957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2099 time: 2017-12-22 06:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf581cc3090638adca5685c1d07f80f36b953910a5c3dec7771fab7f2a1cd7e50Block Operator
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