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 378144 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378177 epoch_slot_no: 10977 block_no: 378125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 10:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c6201f964a0d8205736ce1afcc6af41968c454da79c9d0ea7b3965a65609b87Block Operator
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