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 380401 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 380434 epoch_slot_no: 13234 block_no: 380382 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2426 time: 2017-12-20 23:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e1086a98c04b10961a5993f8612044f11a8575599fcf48319ef7174030142adBlock Operator
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