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 372473 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 372505 epoch_slot_no: 5305 block_no: 372454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2332 time: 2017-12-19 03:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67722d84528fae11606b995bb55d6764d0be527ac82da98edd2e9f03d3f4a941Block Operator
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