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 380329 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 380362 epoch_slot_no: 13162 block_no: 380310 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-20 22:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35b7070df4bbfc77cb920d157e439b24765339091b94982ccfddc103cb5c193eBlock Operator
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