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 380493 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 380526 epoch_slot_no: 13326 block_no: 380474 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-20 23:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5dc2bf63d2c09762f45550a4b5455bdf9e20ba650bda3c46eba45f73bcca1ed2Block Operator
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