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 370211 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 370243 epoch_slot_no: 3043 block_no: 370192 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-18 14:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ad3e6e5713348234a72a55c59d450cd912120f3642f8d23b4b0eff63d2d77a1Block Operator
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