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 377330 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 377363 epoch_slot_no: 10163 block_no: 377311 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 06:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3719413a321f39c4f39d6ca82cc05a94e4e25c191fa342fbd9144adbb7d8802fBlock Operator
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