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 372843 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 372875 epoch_slot_no: 5675 block_no: 372824 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1622 time: 2017-12-19 05:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d1ccd025932356fcfbb5028ed82121412fdafcab84e79df6e3e2db0add3cbbfBlock Operator
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