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 371833 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 371865 epoch_slot_no: 4665 block_no: 371814 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2430 time: 2017-12-18 23:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeffd29da0e361d98914d839a261c8796fff66d076e17aabf75161f63c99fb001Block Operator
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