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 371013 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 371045 epoch_slot_no: 3845 block_no: 370994 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1381 time: 2017-12-18 19:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x853072c55a8ed6bf1e6d1fe019c1cf455df7f5d15654b69da97c1012070eea63Block Operator
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