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 371316 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 371348 epoch_slot_no: 4148 block_no: 371297 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-18 20:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3316e87b769db03f7e15ac3fd95e72177faf8a7ec729a508fafe519f42a2a90bBlock Operator
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