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 377045 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 377078 epoch_slot_no: 9878 block_no: 377026 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 04:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a10753e4773d777b88983b13b296b2bc8c2858dac0d2a730703cd59145196caBlock Operator
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