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 378462 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378495 epoch_slot_no: 11295 block_no: 378443 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf8273dbc9951b9d1943cf52089c579a8502d3d4bf4b68e7730851a471fdf84eBlock Operator
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