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 376351 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 376384 epoch_slot_no: 9184 block_no: 376332 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 00:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0eec0acefed586a18c912cb042aee5f2f9f4ac24038dfa22bb74caea020d1fadBlock Operator
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