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 372048 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 372080 epoch_slot_no: 4880 block_no: 372029 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 00:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bb0dae8a1df7d66b597e86930f275c3ee5ac705bbc3720baaeffaf6996116f5Block Operator
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