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 372848 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 372880 epoch_slot_no: 5680 block_no: 372829 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 05:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7db7fede9b7deac0cf6abf5863393e824bbf74351e9d9537202c3c0a6137cfecBlock Operator
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