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 379258 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 379291 epoch_slot_no: 12091 block_no: 379239 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1918 time: 2017-12-20 16:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37a21c9c678829073f288c682531695ac0b5b9090465d1f4a1b9628f5f4143f9Block Operator
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