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 377751 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 377784 epoch_slot_no: 10584 block_no: 377732 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2822 time: 2017-12-20 08:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17643806829f472c697048f6654cdd5fab807f25a6adb77edaa4320b3979623eBlock Operator
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