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 378521 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 378554 epoch_slot_no: 11354 block_no: 378502 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-20 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bd8e52bcf0a6ddd69972a24ce1707fc89a5abebc3bcc8149cb0fb1a9e05610dBlock Operator
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