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 377335 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 377368 epoch_slot_no: 10168 block_no: 377316 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba37b07a83147f1e8c507e0f1224f5cecf61d92ce63ec92a0a64c6608b401638Block Operator
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