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 377336 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 377369 epoch_slot_no: 10169 block_no: 377317 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-20 06:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x858a3771352ea49461dc01621fe6af8ef5c01c16b1f9a8eeda1ddf15ac56f786Block Operator
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