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 380843 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 380876 epoch_slot_no: 13676 block_no: 380824 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1698 time: 2017-12-21 01:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb79805065085d9a06fcbf5fb08f590aa967e7dc8888b7ef5a7e9871e3a8e8100Block Operator
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