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 377508 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 377541 epoch_slot_no: 10341 block_no: 377489 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-20 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ffadcb3f3b093a51b0fa49177f57f1027fdcb3c3f591e71d2942e40c6b78124Block Operator
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