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 370059 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 370091 epoch_slot_no: 2891 block_no: 370040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2276 time: 2017-12-18 13:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3811d693883ac2b83e5d8c88d7a5da4d4b74833760a5c8d442d8c3e411dee13bBlock Operator
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