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 372575 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 372607 epoch_slot_no: 5407 block_no: 372556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2418 time: 2017-12-19 03:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x959aa1eef600cba9e1287f081430a5c3bfadd6d4fe45fcda6efc3c819353f9d7Block Operator
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