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 376090 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 376123 epoch_slot_no: 8923 block_no: 376071 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1747 time: 2017-12-19 23:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9e505842cb1cc1fea1f6159da74243e46a099a9d6f43ef6a8edcc99a98aff0eBlock Operator
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