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 376535 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 376568 epoch_slot_no: 9368 block_no: 376516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-20 01:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf475a7f534f6dc5fca85b1c144bc791ac5895c457d9e1b2677da0b73b4ee21f9Block Operator
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