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 379815 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 379848 epoch_slot_no: 12648 block_no: 379796 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-20 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb1b100431e96117a990b5dc01fab5a78deaddd5bd3e01438f0bf4836f2b2767Block Operator
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