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 379300 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 379333 epoch_slot_no: 12133 block_no: 379281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-20 17:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7291e32e17f45bce9f786bb87727bb6fffcbd73a3f9cc3ce1c6887a5c9ec2acaBlock Operator
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