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 379043 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 379076 epoch_slot_no: 11876 block_no: 379024 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 15:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52c2c6b3a997ac5c2e4af5ba6a8408b839ff7f67c36e94dd12dbc8eaa16dbd76Block Operator
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