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 376647 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 376680 epoch_slot_no: 9480 block_no: 376628 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2458 time: 2017-12-20 02:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6810f499bf707b3d22c7b1000bf095e012c2e3b42bb6e4951c1e5755df8ee30Block Operator
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