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 372813 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 372845 epoch_slot_no: 5645 block_no: 372794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4593 time: 2017-12-19 05:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98068844761fb8cc652333dfe12d4080e321de12bc3fdb0179f87331b96f9c80Block Operator
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