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 376488 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 376521 epoch_slot_no: 9321 block_no: 376469 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-20 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf395f8329cfe27fe435f234160cc1a610e93cfce8d75d7b5adc9f0e8d29e07dBlock Operator
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