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 372740 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 372772 epoch_slot_no: 5572 block_no: 372721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-19 04:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcb4a1909ede3eea57b0738e9d453ec0869c80dedb632e05eb0eb78c171f4688Block Operator
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