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 372789 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 372821 epoch_slot_no: 5621 block_no: 372770 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3490 time: 2017-12-19 04:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a1d3517873d714e1461e04e8137ad2e7501bd2007566c297ff5a6f011e4a0c6Block Operator
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