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 379588 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 379621 epoch_slot_no: 12421 block_no: 379569 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2638 time: 2017-12-20 18:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42cdc5ae06f812f5eda2a5d976a89c9be6e62d0f001932e8ee8b12ec7e7004e0Block Operator
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