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 370238 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 370270 epoch_slot_no: 3070 block_no: 370219 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2464 time: 2017-12-18 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1ac336033e40ba225288908eaaafc4eea1fb26afd4a3de2bcd6ec942c67907fBlock Operator
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