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 379290 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 379323 epoch_slot_no: 12123 block_no: 379271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2108 time: 2017-12-20 17:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dfe3f30901a4de04e230189625e2e554510a0471edc12726e8ae3035bc24e63Block Operator
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