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 378139 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 378172 epoch_slot_no: 10972 block_no: 378120 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1021 time: 2017-12-20 10:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x214647fc9b12be131c4e8dfba5d140b1a356c053b1fee1cac1bb8329da8f9ee4Block Operator
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