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 379699 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 379732 epoch_slot_no: 12532 block_no: 379680 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-20 19:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24042b21e387424438cf26a63217fd7fca6b791f1df7669c2168c184dec40d22Block Operator
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