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 378524 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 378557 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 378505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3171 time: 2017-12-20 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9595215de4b1f0a16cb75bfb6306a1f5b09c8a0e443ff75491ad28a7d00bedfBlock Operator
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