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 370279 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 370311 epoch_slot_no: 3111 block_no: 370260 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-18 15:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75f43e5da59f8a2cb0d34a1c433de082779accaf9fab1072119d8f227f7907b1Block Operator
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