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 371253 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 371285 epoch_slot_no: 4085 block_no: 371234 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 20:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1df8d7179656ee085c49ba1b33d8489c88c67ec3d0fe10b8bcb2226473ffd2e7Block Operator
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