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 379019 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 379052 epoch_slot_no: 11852 block_no: 379000 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ed8c670c173b6c7391b527f16fd82279a65e41f6e7c79455d7257941ee7e7bdBlock Operator
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