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 380819 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 380852 epoch_slot_no: 13652 block_no: 380800 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-21 01:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd25f4712bb9bdcd576f74fbff10a45f120f830085c756925050486849d28008Block Operator
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