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 378589 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378622 epoch_slot_no: 11422 block_no: 378570 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-20 13:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c97d664f792ab88a6b3463afdd653f43b5d31e4afbf7004748c37dccc8ae445Block Operator
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