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 372574 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 372606 epoch_slot_no: 5406 block_no: 372555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3136 time: 2017-12-19 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac9c96db1c1e122708a2ae7a84a7e77ac1c22668dceba0c441914dd92cc2585fBlock Operator
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