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 372374 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 372406 epoch_slot_no: 5206 block_no: 372355 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-19 02:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14e5d31eddc87de3269494a26cfc5d81bccb613ff71a069f35312924ef92d050Block Operator
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