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 378907 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 378940 epoch_slot_no: 11740 block_no: 378888 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1976 time: 2017-12-20 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6551ad033eaf43ee5c88da633a09beefee5b5da2f84b0ef7e97966b19a1353dBlock Operator
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