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 371868 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 371900 epoch_slot_no: 4700 block_no: 371849 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1528 time: 2017-12-18 23:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef6e2f8d7acdf52ead22b10550d4f14a815d74b1161456ea902b37ba61b17c3eBlock Operator
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