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 378741 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 378774 epoch_slot_no: 11574 block_no: 378722 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 14:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74b796a070501e6ff600d9a1fb0515dbb2d46cb2a0d121f610618aa5132c55dcBlock Operator
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