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 372876 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 372908 epoch_slot_no: 5708 block_no: 372857 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2783 time: 2017-12-19 05:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87ce9899c991d9532a3710d707d05059e693278db955c61363345f55ed04943bBlock Operator
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