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 372605 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372637 epoch_slot_no: 5437 block_no: 372586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-19 03:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7545cdf8242aac553c08ff1b2124e63f31f3dadc7135352b78878f724a81c0bBlock Operator
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