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 377412 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 377445 epoch_slot_no: 10245 block_no: 377393 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2286 time: 2017-12-20 06:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4247bb9097d270bc72cbce4f8f6542cf4d94ce84c8bcd97536e1273884b1211Block Operator
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