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 371222 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 371254 epoch_slot_no: 4054 block_no: 371203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1740 time: 2017-12-18 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ca2d994428c02ed1e7cb2e6e95361db17f12609a168b6596942edbf043fefe6Block Operator
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