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 371830 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 371862 epoch_slot_no: 4662 block_no: 371811 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-18 23:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x919a8fc20d6252700214fbbd0f3c8b345135c719b24ea22ac424f82258395419Block Operator
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