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 372738 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 372770 epoch_slot_no: 5570 block_no: 372719 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2775 time: 2017-12-19 04:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88dac3994bb9694e714893334c21e534d8ac988f3934758399e5d64d79f4b0eaBlock Operator
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