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 370716 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 370748 epoch_slot_no: 3548 block_no: 370697 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2460 time: 2017-12-18 17:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ca2f8acf49a9a8c0b2fb4cc3c537f57838572ee40142269babe9d6a8ea87193Block Operator
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