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 370850 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 370882 epoch_slot_no: 3682 block_no: 370831 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3002 time: 2017-12-18 18:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71326cd0202c7328c58499d627a95d26bae641ee9203f380b8514e9d493a7aa1Block Operator
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