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 377136 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 377169 epoch_slot_no: 9969 block_no: 377117 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-20 05:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52045285243be6341e06c8c80a384aad85c277b0c3407e56e5bb19834c6b3226Block Operator
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