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 377932 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 377965 epoch_slot_no: 10765 block_no: 377913 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-20 09:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc42e850f43ed26973053d2a1c4ca6d49ee6a8346b3eff09dbb538136fc499aecBlock Operator
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