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 380255 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 380288 epoch_slot_no: 13088 block_no: 380236 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3151 time: 2017-12-20 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a03938f494f141fb5a64f2ecbeeb2fa38a35b0b9ef2a5307653e81dbf781b90Block Operator
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