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 376395 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 376428 epoch_slot_no: 9228 block_no: 376376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1747 time: 2017-12-20 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc446fe86ff472d9774113679d512c572bee8d41ec8c8ea7bf4bc8eb3c7cb75fBlock Operator
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