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 372027 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 372059 epoch_slot_no: 4859 block_no: 372008 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2513 time: 2017-12-19 00:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x159869c515dd960404d4a02a3e4285d467fa7eeb7d90bc88d7898d63d60fb5dfBlock Operator
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