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 380816 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 380849 epoch_slot_no: 13649 block_no: 380797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-21 01:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4b22107490400a5ce6e822db908a701a9a747cc4ecaca20c1657ab001aa1a95Block Operator
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