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 372099 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372131 epoch_slot_no: 4931 block_no: 372080 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-19 01:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0da19e85e704ead28578e5a34008a13c99ddb0844e2907602d6f195a819c9931Block Operator
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