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 378448 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378481 epoch_slot_no: 11281 block_no: 378429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2104 time: 2017-12-20 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc91b21e781368574b3b2f29fe73a8d5c21fdc7d5cebf727b2c6c2ea3070e90beBlock Operator
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