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 372830 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372862 epoch_slot_no: 5662 block_no: 372811 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-19 05:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6514375461f27cb611cfe94e87466ab1f79f9b4cdc4858b5e08cb65fe9632a28Block Operator
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