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 377528 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 377561 epoch_slot_no: 10361 block_no: 377509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2818 time: 2017-12-20 07:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3b3a2cf741940a5df10bb197cb7816858eceacf172d60b6da48846590773de1Block Operator
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