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 376311 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 376344 epoch_slot_no: 9144 block_no: 376292 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1735 time: 2017-12-20 00:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83e837a46755949f4e452510b1993544c6e8e49bbcd41bb8f99aaaaacb4daf41Block Operator
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