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 378955 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 378988 epoch_slot_no: 11788 block_no: 378936 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-20 15:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33945c9cc8f1adede9cae5cbbc3e5cf965b16f66eb09d2b50998e0fa8a525579Block Operator
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