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 378130 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378163 epoch_slot_no: 10963 block_no: 378111 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2104 time: 2017-12-20 10:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81c9d2e43e07367891028d433a0bd377c25d8e02d3da0b6cf213c5e7f4358bedBlock Operator
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