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 378634 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378667 epoch_slot_no: 11467 block_no: 378615 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 13:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a8dce6716a093f470206611e7d737301b2a5c6cc929dc45f292cb5f178a3e63Block Operator
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