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 380022 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 380055 epoch_slot_no: 12855 block_no: 380003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3169 time: 2017-12-20 21:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x494c1594124255dd4caf9cb1fd3554109a9d22bccf515ca83657375811c192b3Block Operator
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