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 378429 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 378462 epoch_slot_no: 11262 block_no: 378410 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-20 12:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0316a3f10353a10418be3179ab20c0568f2b533227746fd8a4ce6c8bcc4ac933Block Operator
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