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 378495 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 378528 epoch_slot_no: 11328 block_no: 378476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1747 time: 2017-12-20 12:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa47de0caedf93b16db1cfbd4fd18f92c1b3c09562a7ab2e9a2b1cdd138065e50Block Operator
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