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 377550 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 377583 epoch_slot_no: 10383 block_no: 377531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-20 07:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x149da47e043c6444e190fc65fbbf9ce188ac7c01a83ab23c2686d3ac93664187Block Operator
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