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 377841 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 377874 epoch_slot_no: 10674 block_no: 377822 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 09:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf627f3e43594031f7eaa10d94df8e446e284219c0e1b8d775373a7fcb2568e22Block Operator
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