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 370688 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 370720 epoch_slot_no: 3520 block_no: 370669 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2809 time: 2017-12-18 17:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec8e33709377a72f5ed40faf59f44302720645763b2b182c7c7a9b4df9e14f48Block Operator
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