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 376405 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 376438 epoch_slot_no: 9238 block_no: 376386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-20 01:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x466526e8857a42b96fe2e0279cac4df856ccebc8949631bf6118d3595a86ba20Block Operator
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