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 377047 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 377080 epoch_slot_no: 9880 block_no: 377028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1657 time: 2017-12-20 04:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd954ed2f9777e8bd86edc2081c16ef47237db71d3939a696b0e1dd5a26fd07dBlock Operator
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