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 370858 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 370890 epoch_slot_no: 3690 block_no: 370839 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-18 18:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42baa32db9a3edb844139611700c581edf6108e0efdafa6ef4619061d161bb78Block Operator
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