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 370594 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 370626 epoch_slot_no: 3426 block_no: 370575 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3560 time: 2017-12-18 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x826ffe8ef7d73c01d71c3978f1e8e3322647d9b963f663f81b8ff1121f9d8c57Block Operator
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