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 372587 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372619 epoch_slot_no: 5419 block_no: 372568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1951 time: 2017-12-19 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xceba9f8914ae97dd3d7314a1c194c78b5cc57064e336319b1f6d4d2ff078113aBlock Operator
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