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 380789 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 380822 epoch_slot_no: 13622 block_no: 380770 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-21 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b818d837ff984b23324b1d63e90f6cbc47aa04ac29d5684660e07d3b711e0b6Block Operator
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