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 378457 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378490 epoch_slot_no: 11290 block_no: 378438 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2092 time: 2017-12-20 12:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a30a4dc5f1eb4ed1749b7312ff78c228e9857a78e7f2eb0386870de26cf0903Block Operator
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