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 378124 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 378157 epoch_slot_no: 10957 block_no: 378105 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3058 time: 2017-12-20 10:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3edda38d86f552ef729af8d068ca25a34de86faf725c0615b98e5ecb33e624c5Block Operator
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