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 370672 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 370704 epoch_slot_no: 3504 block_no: 370653 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3368 time: 2017-12-18 17:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23e7abb74be84546e1c1af720c1ba2426bd074d089be1b91df850e0fe092ed8fBlock Operator
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