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 370318 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 370350 epoch_slot_no: 3150 block_no: 370299 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-18 15:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x026345703f0e9687a926dd1c62d261147341785af3876fcb0c9780cdc4696288Block Operator
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