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 372358 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372390 epoch_slot_no: 5190 block_no: 372339 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3328 time: 2017-12-19 02:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x232b552c8f05146193969d1c58814e31e5cd08b6b9dd867ccd7c2cd255e66392Block Operator
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