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 370041 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 370073 epoch_slot_no: 2873 block_no: 370022 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2468 time: 2017-12-18 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f9c266351a580239ed6895305d6c0defe03b08b6ba89ee74ff18cb84f087873Block Operator
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