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 370278 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 370310 epoch_slot_no: 3110 block_no: 370259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2464 time: 2017-12-18 15:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23749d76917d79400d964007b47a01f2d8717bf9f50fa2a866125114a0b887ffBlock Operator
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