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 376393 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 376426 epoch_slot_no: 9226 block_no: 376374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa51666fd9300cf2c5ca0a1dfa8aa695dab5de55cc6a3b5826c91201048ee4568Block Operator
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