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 372080 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 372112 epoch_slot_no: 4912 block_no: 372061 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 01:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f3926191c2533aafb06f8ee9550f7bbde2ed9ae796c3f3259e3fd2fe4e8273dBlock Operator
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