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 372828 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 372860 epoch_slot_no: 5660 block_no: 372809 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2968 time: 2017-12-19 05:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x703f8306b3f5ffe5b0130a8325c2503ebd777e2813470dbc8cf3fefb90c8cdbdBlock Operator
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