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 380996 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 381029 epoch_slot_no: 13829 block_no: 380977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 986 time: 2017-12-21 02:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c438e2bdb0b0def1b21b8dfd0772128cbf734bb7b863090a7b9fdf70bff3c7dBlock Operator
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