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 372899 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 372931 epoch_slot_no: 5731 block_no: 372880 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3132 time: 2017-12-19 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x824498c6d40b5aa6b6383ee43a8cf62fba04aa02e3c94c3d5a773c380f90138eBlock Operator
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