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 380844 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 380877 epoch_slot_no: 13677 block_no: 380825 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-21 01:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d00f145d47de3b6b8564ec4a5b416c60875931ca5fe7acda99a8d904c8c16adBlock Operator
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