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 379287 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 379320 epoch_slot_no: 12120 block_no: 379268 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-20 17:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x494261ab7a0dfc4e1347c26dd2d1e36c37bc8b72b908b7c920233dd3f8b039f6Block Operator
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