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 379518 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 379551 epoch_slot_no: 12351 block_no: 379499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2094 time: 2017-12-20 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2970005ad86395dead991a2f41229c038bb62888249bc3703bf1fb8c9153944Block Operator
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