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 377357 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 377390 epoch_slot_no: 10190 block_no: 377338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2818 time: 2017-12-20 06:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c9b7f9a7a0af410eb936610ad9e7bd94792a86cbdebf7381b7e625260eda8daBlock Operator
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