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 385977 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 386010 epoch_slot_no: 18810 block_no: 385958 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1477 time: 2017-12-22 06:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb6f3dfa1363d2c051c2576aba5619880e3031e40ee36e1dbc4a36fd4a017392Block Operator
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