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 378470 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378503 epoch_slot_no: 11303 block_no: 378451 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ab627eb93443aae97d7847a618de4cb796ec785862c33fda422164c38554e35Block Operator
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