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 378269 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378302 epoch_slot_no: 11102 block_no: 378250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18c4b83873d12debd9750f81b5e7b214d13b4a18a902ca641e2daf418b02a801Block Operator
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