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 378439 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378472 epoch_slot_no: 11272 block_no: 378420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-20 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x436a5647b1fb09dc4aad7c919c30dbb568fad2db8f141c1fa5a24f4ac5892644Block Operator
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