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 377441 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 377474 epoch_slot_no: 10274 block_no: 377422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2642 time: 2017-12-20 06:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7696920d15f367d76177ac869b85cb47709e6f01c69abaf898cce20a3f674c7bBlock Operator
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