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 377786 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 377819 epoch_slot_no: 10619 block_no: 377767 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-20 08:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d8efa7a55ed30df6cc3f7c4e1735403e3095b8bdcd2cdeb16d3d1e055cfcbf4Block Operator
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