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 380918 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 380951 epoch_slot_no: 13751 block_no: 380899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2426 time: 2017-12-21 02:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x892c50392c12a892cf8e60b1bf6a03e7729127f2ac324137135fc3914f92b61aBlock Operator
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