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 376009 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 376042 epoch_slot_no: 8842 block_no: 375990 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2453 time: 2017-12-19 22:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93e6375c6913a27f512d8e708046a5207ccf0cd2d0daf7dbbf0e1edadf3ab776Block Operator
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