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 376946 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 376979 epoch_slot_no: 9779 block_no: 376927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 04:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c4d405fd0349dcae7279c62665721101528e8d0096b233cd7e5db2a4ba61e7fBlock Operator
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