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 379966 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 379999 epoch_slot_no: 12799 block_no: 379947 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1657 time: 2017-12-20 20:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c20b1c8c385ef9a5731037e6395521be9ba71453aea32a96bb6c9ed751ade96Block Operator
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