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 380361 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 380394 epoch_slot_no: 13194 block_no: 380342 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-20 23:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7df511e375bd099809827541e082069e80102e992cab5e34ce1af91fb936f946Block Operator
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