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 378438 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 378471 epoch_slot_no: 11271 block_no: 378419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2827 time: 2017-12-20 12:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71a4246ae783e3664f4cacc2c21e7dc60332feb324bed6687a89217c0f895197Block Operator
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