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 379581 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 379614 epoch_slot_no: 12414 block_no: 379562 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-20 18:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ec238789665beb865fac923694badf97d7e43c274c4089623725bef8fa79cecBlock Operator
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