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 371085 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 371117 epoch_slot_no: 3917 block_no: 371066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2099 time: 2017-12-18 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac052b398c75c4d78c8b43ca9a40ef72888e54c4a299cd77b144b4c2938dda0eBlock Operator
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