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 377979 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 378012 epoch_slot_no: 10812 block_no: 377960 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-20 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13ac2e3ec8ed6b3633aa7f94480655f19a9bd96c54a6ca77601173e04a426d6dBlock Operator
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