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 372363 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 372395 epoch_slot_no: 5195 block_no: 372344 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3128 time: 2017-12-19 02:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64f71cee7065f66aa60dd4d9fc78c9a24ef97ad9dca6362a2436134ff1f53739Block Operator
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