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 371544 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 371576 epoch_slot_no: 4376 block_no: 371525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-18 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d007c2cbbb7e72736da38d1c10c814714a31d90c926e6cd24ad6fb592a5f6c0Block Operator
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