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 380327 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 380360 epoch_slot_no: 13160 block_no: 380308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-20 22:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x941bb53186eb5628ac6d6bdca6033d4c7d160a8a8e0e374c844ab5211b0c3e68Block Operator
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