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 375427 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 375460 epoch_slot_no: 8260 block_no: 375408 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-19 19:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a245580261817a04e4db4ab18eac122b27588e6337db7fc8e19bf83e094c305Block Operator
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