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 379285 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 379318 epoch_slot_no: 12118 block_no: 379266 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-20 17:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2866cfbd658f4ea3bb8b0d7418bdc694d0a6c1cb3a78cc7b20d28ad2c5d0aaffBlock Operator
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