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 370691 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 370723 epoch_slot_no: 3523 block_no: 370672 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-18 17:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62cfaa5e6027ff09fbbf52c1ec8fd10ae4b095b7882320f7845e6e542341318bBlock Operator
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