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 378926 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 378959 epoch_slot_no: 11759 block_no: 378907 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 15:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63bf77f0b9dc4d5fe4d7110a5ad08d931a2fdaca0a8977b303ce54b1f793634eBlock Operator
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