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 379632 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 379665 epoch_slot_no: 12465 block_no: 379613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-20 18:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef5ac8defb03e6f2d7b902490b7a3cc500d3d1fc4ddb7d33540384a637b22be9Block Operator
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