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 380837 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 380870 epoch_slot_no: 13670 block_no: 380818 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-21 01:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d22de752ec635497ff56425386897e1f8a3296f69bae4d020e991f4eb620daaBlock Operator
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