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 378566 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 378599 epoch_slot_no: 11399 block_no: 378547 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1629 time: 2017-12-20 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd11f433488345b283662fc8e4009ff2f83f8bccb0122875f5ad4226b16f19873Block Operator
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