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 376902 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 376935 epoch_slot_no: 9735 block_no: 376883 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1920 time: 2017-12-20 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf17d02b73b4630e749b081af871b0cc88264f5083195112767413174ba469270Block Operator
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