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 378679 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 378712 epoch_slot_no: 11512 block_no: 378660 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2465 time: 2017-12-20 13:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba03d9a35867e2ecb665496ab1a271855fff9129394354871b956cb36977e556Block Operator
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