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 372576 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372608 epoch_slot_no: 5408 block_no: 372557 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-19 03:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a60da63349f517fbe8437e3f8d07e5a560a4982f36b574ce25f794ce7c122cdBlock Operator
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