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 380889 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 380922 epoch_slot_no: 13722 block_no: 380870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2612 time: 2017-12-21 01:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdeaa9cbb7aa81368cc3a04275f49a38984e54e4fe27d2a384660c479ac2e0decBlock Operator
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