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 372354 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 372386 epoch_slot_no: 5186 block_no: 372335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3142 time: 2017-12-19 02:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7feb38cd6d29c31ab9faa4c871897e91a12327ac5754a15ba23a13db47f0e933Block Operator
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