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 372334 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 372366 epoch_slot_no: 5166 block_no: 372315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-19 02:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf388a9212c0fca5d1b39bd43a29aedd79900a32b3512a3d63fff0e828f81e4e1Block Operator
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