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 379485 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 379518 epoch_slot_no: 12318 block_no: 379466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-20 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6431aabe399fe76023cd21792e2525a3b4a5fdcd32b35e480448afe055402e5Block Operator
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