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 376475 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 376508 epoch_slot_no: 9308 block_no: 376456 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 01:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4d8787644586800700b4727d7ae85eae751531ddf9bcc986f44623b8bcb2ff3Block Operator
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