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 380371 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 380404 epoch_slot_no: 13204 block_no: 380352 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-20 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4aa4204747277b3806c5d97e703e9c8945f6ae49a80562fbe02daabb609a9d7dBlock Operator
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