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 372903 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372935 epoch_slot_no: 5735 block_no: 372884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2608 time: 2017-12-19 05:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3df3e4deafba9e8a31570f7572258b34461c8660b32c53f118810705e0bb137Block Operator
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