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 372808 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 372840 epoch_slot_no: 5640 block_no: 372789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-19 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67350ed144c40958e357c1261c9fa039f59a6c17bb226a145870229777759caaBlock Operator
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