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 371362 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 371394 epoch_slot_no: 4194 block_no: 371343 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1750 time: 2017-12-18 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdaf9ed57218f1d4c15dda5e71f0359bcb52930d5e60c1f4adbca196073d4a2d9Block Operator
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