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 380961 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 380994 epoch_slot_no: 13794 block_no: 380942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2017-12-21 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0cfafc3522966d90067d3d76a23b3ba2d4825ad36aa6a3e956314e90ae22128Block Operator
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