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 376446 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 376479 epoch_slot_no: 9279 block_no: 376427 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 01:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2811aad6a82368ec2a3be94373b704e503d898b03f653a89d8d7968cdbd174efBlock Operator
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