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 370015 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 370047 epoch_slot_no: 2847 block_no: 369996 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1628 time: 2017-12-18 13:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x395ba494029c6776b8849dc9956daa8a2986152b1110dfaac3bc709d1a0ce720Block Operator
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