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 370747 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 370779 epoch_slot_no: 3579 block_no: 370728 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1738 time: 2017-12-18 17:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11a5024c11dd2a8f6f04301bc03240ead75b5f4f510a2908d39857c1dad2e961Block Operator
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