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 376763 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 376796 epoch_slot_no: 9596 block_no: 376744 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2449 time: 2017-12-20 03:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ae7af08670f15d94f805a943381c92033fe0b359857d799e880ee869d88f776Block Operator
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