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 380279 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 380312 epoch_slot_no: 13112 block_no: 380260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2431 time: 2017-12-20 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b6a6bc42c8e0ba7f60447a60d8ea7a3bf477d47950491f2ca9101d11bb75c99Block Operator
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