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 380438 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 380471 epoch_slot_no: 13271 block_no: 380419 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2418 time: 2017-12-20 23:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc607f2130cc36d297a779b4bc4d0e489d90feff5addda2c78907a8455a9a11daBlock Operator
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