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 376175 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 376208 epoch_slot_no: 9008 block_no: 376156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-19 23:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01b55c78d60fc56523a4c5cffca1cc762d558d45b267bf71b7644bb4d4599f50Block Operator
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