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 378929 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 378962 epoch_slot_no: 11762 block_no: 378910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3357 time: 2017-12-20 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef4c4e1cf0e1042f3886924f509b4d1d10adc8b38a177c24d7cfe687f6810f7cBlock Operator
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