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 379892 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 379925 epoch_slot_no: 12725 block_no: 379873 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-20 20:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48d77ee8e8888993e2858d07cff57c06725b05d4b2d8d92c71685a7328fd6eccBlock Operator
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