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 370038 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 370070 epoch_slot_no: 2870 block_no: 370019 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-18 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x857377c566a67ac0539f1f9b43ace9bb5ec16c49f0bd9147ae07f848e7adc397Block Operator
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