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 370259 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 370291 epoch_slot_no: 3091 block_no: 370240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-18 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65fe2a920cd353ae61a8843f472ebd4d60489261739d511efddce9cfd7f28bacBlock Operator
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