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 386377 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 386410 epoch_slot_no: 19210 block_no: 386358 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-22 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27935354e371091dc65d86b0e1b1a498723e6ffd8eaa61b495517e01263815caBlock Operator
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