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 377965 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 377998 epoch_slot_no: 10798 block_no: 377946 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-20 09:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91fa8d630cd2441ae85f8da194b05e76078d8667c9d346ff87855ebef262f4ccBlock Operator
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