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 376653 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 376686 epoch_slot_no: 9486 block_no: 376634 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-20 02:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e295b937f69b1a3cfed6d154307e6f9d2189913a4365849bf21362fd29d3c47Block Operator
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