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 378517 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 378550 epoch_slot_no: 11350 block_no: 378498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-20 12:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6a68d64ae5c5969c540820f561dd20cdad9a08fa0be488888f18f5f981f3fa0Block Operator
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