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 377115 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 377148 epoch_slot_no: 9948 block_no: 377096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a0ea64d0eed2a8808fd0cbfbad9b60d10fc4295dd04c775e63b5aabe72bfb6bBlock Operator
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