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 370185 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 370217 epoch_slot_no: 3017 block_no: 370166 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-18 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55005f9067afb70cd99c47106e2d83fe3fec1df42fad317a66f3aa35a0b3c2bfBlock Operator
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