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 370171 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 370203 epoch_slot_no: 3003 block_no: 370152 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-18 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf550be2e4192840c425a024c7a63df0a4aea508a8f1a1a7d8cdce11d01e34ddfBlock Operator
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