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 379413 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 379446 epoch_slot_no: 12246 block_no: 379394 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2816 time: 2017-12-20 17:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f28b9bbab9e6f60b880e4a7c341e69695a7e39e4b6b1cec7305368fa6874a5dBlock Operator
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