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 380424 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 380457 epoch_slot_no: 13257 block_no: 380405 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-20 23:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58ae90c2d4924e06a8c74b11a0532e1f9440300b3a08e64a58a2218652540ae0Block Operator
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