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 371017 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 371049 epoch_slot_no: 3849 block_no: 370998 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x845d9aaa6963f30b9cdcbd7ae5002ac4f6c738e06c22dc9d08a18ef7ceef9604Block Operator
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