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 379334 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 379367 epoch_slot_no: 12167 block_no: 379315 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-20 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86762e1f743396a64e87cd7c8ef86451abff5d8d8e84fabd6ecb2b6989a2c1ccBlock Operator
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