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 378665 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 378698 epoch_slot_no: 11498 block_no: 378646 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2465 time: 2017-12-20 13:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed2610740ebe9c616310f2bd4fc438ecd4100251ea72a796d6f7a0a5e9b83197Block Operator
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