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 377371 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 377404 epoch_slot_no: 10204 block_no: 377352 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-20 06:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b22cf69d94e0460659bca64d3ef376ad7bbc8e94758c87b57d7c320c999668dBlock Operator
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