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 370972 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 371004 epoch_slot_no: 3804 block_no: 370953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-18 18:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a4892ef87e4c6871ff53c62da4aee3303e27c8626c80844c87fbc0e95fb1fa6Block Operator
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