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 376402 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 376435 epoch_slot_no: 9235 block_no: 376383 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2461 time: 2017-12-20 01:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4130a858848e8a88807c88e77232079e918bd957f18eb0d81d05bb4cc330d6b4Block Operator
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