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 372855 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 372887 epoch_slot_no: 5687 block_no: 372836 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3490 time: 2017-12-19 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfc3a42c37cae06d3745769fb12f14cb75a1ca6fb7eec403ecc319ab47b9d47eBlock Operator
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