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 377861 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 377894 epoch_slot_no: 10694 block_no: 377842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-20 09:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7872c709c46babd6ed327c903b1384d3633e4fba2d015ae161447331bcce565Block Operator
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