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 23371 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23381 epoch_slot_no: 1781 block_no: 23368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1641 time: 2017-09-29 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf155e1c81e9c1c29cba2ba8904163c6da4ce654f2c34cac3509ad517bbcc5209Block Operator
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