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 376276 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 376309 epoch_slot_no: 9109 block_no: 376257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-20 00:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6bdd1cd9ae96426b9bf7e718f118cddcce366d3059d3e086ce3c38331cc08680Block Operator
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